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Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo concluded with the launch of the "National Vision Health Report (2026 Edition)" led by Peking University, aiming to address vision health issues throughout the life cycle [1][2] - The report emphasizes the need for integrating preventive measures into public health and insurance systems, particularly for vision correction and screening services [1][3] Group 1: Vision Health Challenges - The prevalence of myopia in China is alarming, with approximately 600 million individuals affected, and the youth myopia rate is the highest globally [2] - There is a significant lack of public health policies addressing adult vision health issues, such as workplace dry eye syndrome and visual fatigue [1][2] - The economic burden of vision-related issues was estimated at 680 billion yuan in 2012, and this cost is expected to rise due to worsening eye health conditions [2] Group 2: Policy and Insurance Developments - There is a growing call to include vision screening and eyewear fitting in medical insurance, but current policies do not support this [3][4] - The Jiangsu Provincial Medical Security Bureau is exploring the inclusion of relevant diagnostic and treatment projects in the insurance coverage, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on insured individuals [4] - The National Medical Security Administration has issued guidelines focusing on pediatric myopia and amblyopia, promoting early diagnosis and treatment [4][5] Group 3: Regional Successes - Shanghai has successfully implemented a tiered approach to myopia prevention, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point decrease in myopia rates among children and adolescents from 2023 to 2024 [5] - The city's efforts align with the national health strategy, emphasizing early intervention and comprehensive care for vision health [5]