Sunshine News (Wu Fengtao, reporter Liang Yongfei) September 2024 is the 9th myopia prevention and control publicity month in the country. With the popularization of modern technology products and the increase of students' learning pressure, the problem of myopia is becoming more and more serious among children and adolescents. In order to do a good job in the prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents, help students correctly grasp the methods of eye care and eye protection, and develop good eye habits, on the morning of September 19, Dabaiyang Primary School in Weiyang District, Xi'an City, specially invited President Hu Yan of Xi'an Yinhai Subtle Eye Hospital to carry out a special lecture on the theme of "Eye Axis Does Not Grow, Myopia Does Not Grow" for the parents of first-grade students of the school.
In the lecture, Dean Hu Yan mainly explained the three major sections of eye structure, performance when vision problems, and methods to prevent myopia, and explained the causes of myopia and the harm of myopia in simple terms, so that parents knew that the formation of myopia is caused by a variety of factors, such as excessive visual load, poor eye habits, genetic factors, environmental factors, etc. At the same time, it is recommended that students prevent myopia from the aspects of reading and writing posture, outdoor sports, scientific eye use, balanced nutrition, etc., and help children develop the concept and habit of scientific eye use.
In order to enhance parents' awareness of children's eye health, Dean Huyan also interacted with parents. Parents actively asked questions, and the dean patiently answered them, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Through the interaction, parents not only deepened their understanding of ophthalmology knowledge, but also mastered some practical eye care methods.
Through this activity, parents have expressed that they have benefited a lot. Not only did they learn about the causes and dangers of myopia, but they also learned how to properly protect their children's eyes. The school will also continue to focus on the vision health of students and create a brighter learning environment for children.