本市儿童青少年近视率连年下降

Core Insights - The near-sightedness rate among children and adolescents aged 6-18 in Shanghai decreased by 1.5 percentage points in 2024 compared to 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline by the same percentage [1] - The effective control of near-sightedness in Shanghai is attributed to various measures, including enhancing vision health services, improving visual environments, increasing outdoor activities, and promoting scientific education [1][2] Group 1 - Shanghai has implemented a "smart vision campus" screening model and a "smart precision" intervention model since 2015, utilizing automated detection and monitoring devices [1] - The city established a large-scale electronic health record system for children's vision, achieving comprehensive management of refractive development for over 3.89 million students and participation from over 11 million individuals [1] - In 2021, the near-sightedness rate among children and adolescents in Shanghai reversed a 30-year upward trend, decreasing by 1.2 percentage points [1] Group 2 - The concept of "far-sighted reserve" has been promoted as a key strategy for early intervention and effective prevention of near-sightedness [2] - A standardized evaluation guideline for children's vision and refractive status has been developed to assist health authorities in understanding the developmental characteristics of children's vision [2] - A comprehensive prevention and treatment system has been established, including regular data collection on children's far-sighted reserves and issuing notifications to parents regarding their children's vision health [2]