Great news for parents and kids in Chinese mainland! Eye health checks now cover over 95% of children aged 0-6, marking significant strides in preventing and controlling myopia. 👓✨
According to Shen Haiping from the National Health Commission, the coverage rate has increased by over 3 percentage points since 2020. These comprehensive eye exams include refractive tests at 24 and 36 months, with annual checks from ages 4 to 6.
Thanks to these proactive efforts, the overall myopia rate among children and adolescents in Chinese mainland dropped to 51.9% in 2022, showing a promising decrease compared to previous years. 📉👁️
Shen emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts from the government, schools, families, and healthcare institutions to continue promoting good eye habits and ensuring children's vision health. Let's keep those young eyes healthy and bright! 🌟👶
