Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children

NCT07055815 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/831
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 79
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Research suggests that prolonged digital screen time is a significant contributing factor to the progression of myopia in children. Studies have shown that increased near-work activities, such as reading, writing, and screen time, can lead to an increased risk of developing myopia. The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health.

Conditions

Myopia, Progressive

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• self admistred questioner

  self admistred questioner to check Mild, moderate, and severe Myopia in Children

  12 Months

Interventions

Progression of Myopia DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. Excessive screen time can cause prolonged near focus, reduced outdoor time, and increased blue light exposure, all of which may contribute to myopia progression. Understanding the relationship between digital screen time and myopia progression is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate the growing burden of myopia in children.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Impact of Digital Screen Time in Progression of Myopia in Children he widespread use of digital devices among children has raised concerns about the potential impact on their eye health. Excessive screen time can cause prolonged near focus, reduced outdoor time, and increased blue light exposure, all of which may contribute to myopia progression.

You may qualify if:

• Both male and female myopic children of age 6 to 12 years were included with BCVA 6/6 with no any eye pathology.
• No medication or disease that could affect vision.
• Spherical equivalent of cylinder 0.50 to 1.00 were added.

You may not qualify if:

• Opacity, cataract, any fundus pathologies, strabismus or indication of previous ocular surgeries were excluded.
• High astigmatic children were excluded or more than 1.00DC.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Superior University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Watan optical

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Myopia, Degenerative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Myopia; Refractive Errors; Eye Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 28, 2025
• First Posted: July 9, 2025
• Study Start: March 17, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: July 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)