全国“爱眼日”丨儿童青少年、老年人两大重点人群如何健康护眼？

Core Insights - The 30th National Eye Day emphasizes the theme of "Focusing on Universal Eye Health" and highlights the importance of developing habits such as wearing reading glasses among the elderly [1][2] - The prevalence of blindness and visual impairment remains high in China, with significant rates of myopia among children and limited willingness among the elderly to use corrective lenses [2][3] - The introduction of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology, particularly through the use of retinal cameras, is set to enhance early diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases [5][6] Group 1: Eye Health Initiatives - The National Health Commission aims to achieve full coverage of cataract surgery capabilities in county-level medical institutions by 2027 [1][2] - There are currently 3,756 county-level medical institutions capable of performing cataract surgeries, covering 69.9% of counties [2] - The new guidelines for myopia prevention include managing "hyperopia reserve" from birth to adolescence to prevent the development of myopia [2][3] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The application of AI models in ophthalmology can analyze retinal images to provide insights into overall health, including predicting metabolic indicators like blood sugar and cholesterol levels [5][6] - The first clinical application of an AI model in ophthalmology is expected to be implemented in over 100 eye care institutions, with initial deployments planned for July-August [6] - The AI system aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and assist healthcare providers in managing eye health more effectively [5][6]