Table 2.
Number of new cases among those who enter the study as non-myopes using different myopia definitions
| New cases n (%) | Remaining non-myopes n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Myopia Definition - Spherical equivalent | ||
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| −0.50 D or more myopia |
1006 (23.4%) | 3284 (76.6%) |
| −0.75 D or more myopia |
838 (19%) | 3576 (81%) |
| −1.00 D or more myopia |
740 (16.4%) | 3770 (83.6%) |
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| Myopia Definition - Myopia in both principal meridians | ||
|
| ||
| −0.50 D or more myopia |
867 (19.4%) | 3602 (80.6%) |
| −0.75 D or more myopia |
749 (16.4%) | 3807 (83.6%) |
| −1.00 D or more myopia |
648 (14%) | 3965 (86%) |