Arch Ophthalmol December 2009 PMID 20008719

Increased prevalence of myopia in the United States between 1971-1972 and 1999-2004.

Susan Vitale, Robert D Sperduto, Frederick L Ferris

Mentions

216
Peak: 3 in May 2023
across 5 sources since Jun 2022

Extended reach

90,098
potential audience

Total likes

300

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Jun 2022 – Oct 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone underscores the seriousness of rising myopia rates, with statements like 'Myopia is an epidemic' and calls to 'make children's sight your fight,' reflecting both concern and a desire for proactive measures. The use of strong language and specific statistics demonstrates the community's engagement and recognition of the potential public health impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that myopia has significantly increased and is a growing concern, as seen in statements like 'Myopia in the US has increased 66%.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by emphasizing the epidemic nature of myopia and calling for action, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include calls to action and references to research, reflecting a moderate level of engagement that goes beyond surface-level acknowledgment.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that the findings raise awareness and suggest the need for prevention strategies, suggesting a moderate impact on public health discourse.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares the prevalence of myopia in the US between 1971-1972 and 1999-2004, using similar diagnostic methods from both periods.
  • Results show a significant increase in myopia prevalence over the 30 years, with higher rates in 1999-2004 across different racial groups and severity levels.
  • The findings highlight the importance of identifying controllable risk factors for myopia to develop effective prevention strategies.]

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CooperVision
@CooperVision · X

Myopia is an epidemic. Period. It's time to make children's sight your fight 1 Vitale S, Sperduto RD, Ferris FL 3rd. Increased prevalence of myopia in the United States between 1971-1972 and 1999-2004. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(12):1632-1639. doi:10.1001/archophthalmol.2009.303 https://t.co/BpIkVQhhOl

Oct 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 7,365 followers View post →
night fire
@nightfire0 · X

Myopia in the US has increased 66% from 1970 to 2000 (from 25% -> 42%) https://t.co/yZQFbWnEv4

May 19, 2023 · 279 followers View post →

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CooperVision
@CooperVision · X

Myopia is an epidemic. Period. It's time to make children's sight your fight 1 Vitale S, Sperduto RD, Ferris FL 3rd. Increased prevalence of myopia in the United States between 1971-1972 and 1999-2004. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(12):1632-1639. doi:10.1001/archophthalmol.2009.303 https://t.co/BpIkVQhhOl

Oct 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 7,365 followers View post →
night fire
@nightfire0 · X

Myopia in the US has increased 66% from 1970 to 2000 (from 25% -> 42%) https://t.co/yZQFbWnEv4

May 19, 2023 · 279 followers View post →