Study of risk factors in myopic individuals among medical students in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Seshadhri  Arumugam; S.  Balabaskaran; B. A. Abhilash; K.  Sowmiya; Krishna Prasanth  Baalann; B. N.  Surya

doi:10.18231/j.joapr.2023.11.4.10.14

Authors

Seshadhri Arumugam Department of Community Medicine, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
S. Balabaskaran Department of Community Medicine, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B. A. Abhilash Department of Community Medicine, Government Ariyalur medical college and hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
K. Sowmiya Department of Physiology, KAPV Government Medical College and Hospital, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Krishna Prasanth Baalann Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B. N. Surya Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research & Education, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.joapr.2023.11.4.10.14

Keywords:

Myopia, near work, academics, medical students

Abstract

Background: The incidence of myopia is increasing at an alarming rate. Investigating the causes of myopia gives us a better understanding of it. This gives us better odds of preventing the occurrence and retarding the condition's progression. The study used a method called stratified sampling to select 100 individuals who were near-sighted. They belonged to the age of 17-30 years old and pursued medicine in the district of Kanchipuram. The role of risk factors was assessed through a questionnaire. Result: The percentage of subjects with low, medium, and high myopia was 77, 18, and 5, respectively. The role of heredity, diet, academic performance, time spent doing near work, and outdoor work was indeed found to play significant roles in the development and progression of myopia. Conclusion: The incidence of myopia is constantly increasing, especially in Asian countries. To prevent myopia and its complications, we need to take significant steps to reduce the risk factors that can be changed.

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