How to control myopia in children

Myopia is becoming a global health and socioeconomic problem and is the most common refractive error among school-aged children.

In particular, in modern life today, due to unhealthy habits and activities such as reading books and stories in dimly lit environments or at close range for extended periods; playing games on phones and computers; watching too much television, children's eyes have to constantly adjust, causing fatigue, pain, and eye strain.

Vietnam has nearly 3 million children with refractive errors, with myopia accounting for over 70% of cases. It's clear that academic pressure combined with easy access to electronic devices (television, phones, computers, etc.) is causing a rapid increase in the incidence of refractive errors, especially during summer holidays.

Here's what parents need to know about myopia and how to manage it in children.

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