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June 2024 PMID 38890613

The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis.

Zhiqiang Zong, Yaxin Zhang, Jianchao Qiao, Yuan Tian, Shaojun Xu

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Peak: 6 in Jul 2024
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What people are saying

The overall sentiment aligns strongly with agreement about the link between screen time and myopia, exemplified by phrases like 'more and more children' becoming short-sighted and 'a higher risk of myopia,' which reveal concern and recognition of the issue. The tone is urgent and supportive of the research’s importance, reflecting high interest and perceived impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the link between increased screen time and higher risk of myopia, emphasizing the study’s findings.

InterestHigh interest

The focus on child health and eye issues sparks high interest, especially with mentions of risk and preventive concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts reinforce the findings, some include calls for further research or policy actions, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Given the repeated mention of increased risk and public health implications, these discussions imply a significant impact on awareness and future behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • This research systematically reviewed 19 studies to examine the link between screen time and myopia in children and adolescents, finding a significant association especially with longer screen exposure.
  • The meta-analysis revealed that higher screen time, whether categorized as high vs low or measured continuously, increased the risk of myopia, with stronger links observed in studies involving computers and televisions compared to smartphones.
  • While some publication bias was identified, the overall findings remained consistent, indicating that increased screen exposure is likely a contributing factor to myopia development in young populations.
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Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un mayor riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPjfe

Jul 20, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 4,669 followers View post →
Wireless Warrior
@Anti5GWarrior · X

@almuth_gbler @RosalitoEhs More and more children have become short-sighted due to excessive screen-time. "The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis" https://t.co/kP3Fwaw1lZ

Sep 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,861 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

La alta exposición de tiempo frente a pantallas se asocia significativamente con #miopía Cada hora extra al día dedicada al uso de pantallas aumenta un 7 % el riesgo de miopía BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPjfe

Jul 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,669 followers View post →
Christian, Health Ghostwriter✍️
@xtianiswriting · X

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Mar 23, 2025 · 1 like · 368 followers View post →
Janet Mijangos
@janet_ne · X

The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis | BMC Public Health | Full Text https://t.co/4SYHnBPXEF

Nov 22, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 368 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A meta-analysis published in #BMCPublicHealth supports that screen time exposure (notably from computers) is significantly associated with myopia in children and adolescents. https://t.co/CWDOz9KsIk

Jul 4, 2024 · 1 share · 75,326 followers View post →

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Elmario Demarko
@Elmariodemarko · X

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Oct 13, 2025 · 91 followers View post →
Wireless Warrior
@Anti5GWarrior · X

@almuth_gbler @RosalitoEhs More and more children have become short-sighted due to excessive screen-time. "The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis" https://t.co/kP3Fwaw1lZ

Sep 7, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,861 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un incremento en el riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPjfe

Jul 25, 2025 · 4,669 followers View post →
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Christian, Health Ghostwriter✍️
@xtianiswriting · X

@NielsHoven @daylightco Have a gander https://t.co/Fwif4nJBlp https://t.co/SxU3o4KBu0 https://t.co/p5IfYbQ24a https://t.co/Iap5DET11W https://t.co/4fZpLhYzpv https://t.co/rXX7DFNFwd

Mar 23, 2025 · 1 like · 368 followers View post →
Janet Mijangos
@janet_ne · X

The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis | BMC Public Health | Full Text https://t.co/4SYHnBPXEF

Nov 22, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 368 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un mayor riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPR4M

Sep 25, 2024 · 4,669 followers View post →
fReSh pRinCe
@fReShpRiNcEdvd · X

RT @ndanmontero: El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un mayor riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The associ…

Aug 30, 2024 · 2 shares · 40 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

A study published in #BMCPublicHealth aims to systematically review epidemiological evidence on associations between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents. To find out more visit: https://t.co/wbaMkpd5vC https://t.co/hVx1nfIgxc

Aug 15, 2024 · 21,317 followers View post →
Ángela Morón
@angelamoron · X

RT @ndanmontero: La alta exposición de tiempo frente a pantallas se asocia significativamente con #miopía Cada hora extra al día dedicada…

Jul 21, 2024 · 1 share · 4,893 followers View post →
Stop Pantallas
@StoPantallas · X

RT @ndanmontero: El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un mayor riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The associ…

Jul 20, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,051 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

La alta exposición de tiempo frente a pantallas se asocia significativamente con #miopía Cada hora extra al día dedicada al uso de pantallas aumenta un 7 % el riesgo de miopía BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPjfe

Jul 20, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,669 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

El mayor tiempo de uso o exposición a pantallas se asocia a un mayor riesgo de miopía en niños y adolescentes. The association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents BMC Public Health (2024) https://t.co/xcS3TlPjfe

Jul 20, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 4,669 followers View post →
MBS
@Bader0317 · X

RT @BioMedCentral: A meta-analysis published in #BMCPublicHealth supports that screen time exposure (notably from computers) is significant…

Jul 4, 2024 · 1 share · 1,806 followers View post →
BMC
@BioMedCentral · X

A meta-analysis published in #BMCPublicHealth supports that screen time exposure (notably from computers) is significantly associated with myopia in children and adolescents. https://t.co/CWDOz9KsIk

Jul 4, 2024 · 1 share · 75,326 followers View post →