<![CDATA[Myopia is one of the most common refractive errors and a major cause of correctable visual impairment worldwide. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of patients with myopia who underwent refractive examinations at Maestro Optical Center in January 2026. This quantitative descriptive observational study employed a total sampling technique involving 30 patients diagnosed with myopia. Data were collected through direct observation, structured questionnaires, and documentation of refractive examination records. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented as frequencies and percentages. The results showed that all respondents were aged >12 years (100%). Most respondents were female (26; 86.7%), while 4 (13.3%) were male. The majority reported no family history of myopia (63%). Mild myopia was the most frequently observed refractive category, affecting 19 respondents (63%). Prolonged digital device use was reported by 12 respondents (40%), while spectacles were the most commonly used method of optical correction (21; 70%). These findings indicate that patients with myopia at Maestro Optical Center were predominantly aged >12 years, female, had no reported family history of myopia, presented with mild myopia, and primarily used spectacles. The findings provide baseline information that may support targeted eye health education and improvements in refractive optometry services]]>
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