Abstract
Myopia is a common eye abnormality that occurs when the image of a distant object forms before the retina with the ciliary muscle at rest. Among the predisposing factors, genetics and the environment stand out, with the latter gaining importance nowadays, considering the growing increase in the use of electronic screens. In this literature review, the authors seek the relationship between myopia and the use of screens by quantifying and analyzing the conclusions of research related to this topic. Some meta-analyzes sought to point out the existence of an association between myopia and the use of screens. However, the need for further studies to prove this link was highlighted almost unanimously among the texts. This was due to the fact that it is not possible to adequately separate whether the evolution of myopia occurred via electronics or by stimulating the use of near vision, which is associated with the former.
Keywords:
Myopia; Vision disorders; Smartphone; Screen time; Risk factors