Exploring the Connection Between Myopia and Personality Traits: Myopia and Personality Traits

Maryam Jabbar; Saqib Siddiq; Faisal Rashid; Hafiz Muhammad Usman Akhtar; Shamshad Ali; Rana Naveed Iqbal; Khadija Jabbar

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v7i05.1090

Authors

Maryam Jabbar Department of Optometry, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Saqib Siddiq Department of Ophthalmology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Faisal Rashid Department of Ophthalmology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Hafiz Muhammad Usman Akhtar Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistan
Shamshad Ali Department of Ophthalmology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Rana Naveed Iqbal Department of Ophthalmology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Khadija Jabbar Department of Psychology, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v7i05.1090

Keywords:

Myopia, Personality Traits, Intelligence, Extroversion, Neuroticism

Abstract

Traditionally recognized as the direct result of a distinct physical difference between people, myopia is related to human psychology. Objectives: To investigate the relationship between myopia and specific personality features and to ascertain whether the degree of myopia is associated with a higher incidence of personality disorders. Methods: A multicenter, cross sectional research was conducted. Non-probability purposive sampling technique used to include 60 participants of aged 15-30 years. All study participants had a thorough evaluation that included obtaining data on each participant's age, gender, academic standing, NEO Personality Inventory-Revised (PI-R) personality test findings, autorefractometry measurements, subjective refraction. A thorough slit-lamp examination was performed to assess the anterior and posterior segments. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software. Results: Out of 60 myopes, 38 (63.3%) were female and 22 (36.6%) were male. 18 (30%) had mild myopia, 25 (41.6%) had moderate myopia, and 17 (28.33%) had high myopia. 10 (16.66%) of the mild myopia group displayed affability qualities and 8 (13.33%) had extroverted personalities. Subjects with moderate myopia, 8 (13.33%) showed affability, 16 (26.66%) showed extroversion, and 1 (1.66%) showed neuroticism. 8 (13.33%) of the high myopia group revealed neuroticism, 5 (8.33%) showed an openness to new experiences, and 4 (6.66%) had extroverted dispositions. In contrast to cases with mild and moderate myopia, a substantial connection between high myopia and neuroticism was found. Conclusions: A relationship between personality traits and myopia has been identified. Higher neuroticism scores were typically found in those with more severe visual impairment and high myopia

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