Refractive Errors Original Dataset.xlsx

Refractive errors (REs) remain a leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. Understanding their prevalence and associated risk factors is essential for early intervention, particularly in populations with high academic demands such as medical students. Medical students frequently report a high burden of REs, possibly attributable to genetic influences and lifestyle factors like extended near-work activities and limited outdoor exposure. Limited data exist on the prevalence and determinants of REs among medical students in the United Arab Emirates. This project aimed to determine the prevalence of REs in this population and elucidate the key potential risk factors associated.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among medical students at the United Arab Emirates University. A validated 14-item questionnaire assessed the presence and type of REs, demographic and physical characteristics, educational level, family history, electronic device usage, and sunlight exposure. The survey was disseminated electronically between November 2023 and February 2024.<br>

屈光不正（Refractive errors，REs）仍是全球范围内导致视力损害的首要病因。明确其患病率及相关危险因素，对于开展早期干预至关重要，在医学学生这类学业要求较高的人群中尤为关键。医学学生群体常被报道存在较高的屈光不正患病负担，其诱因可能与遗传因素以及长时间近距离用眼、户外活动不足等生活方式因素相关。目前针对阿拉伯联合酋长国医学学生的屈光不正患病率及其影响因素的相关数据仍较为有限。本研究旨在明确该人群的屈光不正患病率，并阐明与之相关的主要潜在危险因素。研究团队针对阿拉伯联合酋长国大学的医学学生开展了一项横断面调查。采用一份经过信效度检验的14条目问卷，评估屈光不正的存在情况与类型、人口学与躯体特征、教育水平、家族病史、电子设备使用情况以及日照暴露情况。该调查于2023年11月至2024年2月期间以电子方式发放。