Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data (mean ± SD and range) overall (N = 64) and by group, intensive school (N = 28) and standard school (N = 36). *Significant differences between groups.
| All | Intensive School | Standard School | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 64 | 28 | 36 | |
| Age (range), (years) |
24.2 ± 4.0 (18 to 33) |
22.0 ± 4.2 (18 to 33) |
26.0 ± 2.8 (20 to 33) |
< 0.001* |
| Myopia Prevalence (N) | 75% (48) | 82.1% (23) | 69.4% (25) | 0.24 |
| High Myopia Prevalence (N) | 19% (12) | 32.1% (9) | 8.3% (3) | 0.02* |
| Spherical Equivalent Refraction (range), (D) |
−2.86 ± 3.21 (−11.37 to + 1.04) |
−4.05 ± 3.75 (−11.37 to + 1.04) |
−1.94 ± 2.40 (−9.80 to + 0.81) |
0.02* |