New findings from BHVI researchers Nicole Liu, Thomas Naduvilath, Padmaja Sankaridurg and partners at the Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center (SEDPTC) have identified, through data from a two-year trial, that children who are late sleepers are a susceptible group to both myopia onset and progression.

The identification and consistency of results with late sleepers being a susceptible group to both myopia onset and progression suggests a complex relationship between circadian rhythm, indoor environment, habitual indoor activities and myopia development and progression. The data offers new insights into risk factors for myopia, as well as decision-making of myopia prevention strategies.