Research for health issues in mainland China—a growing need unaddressed

摘要

Visual impairment in children is a common health issue in China, especially in rural areas where the use of spectacles is limited. 1 Visual impairment is a barrier to academic learning among children of school age. 2 Appropriate use of spectacles can reduce this barrier and motivate students academically. Although spectacles are a cost-effective and non-invasive remedy for visual impairment, their use is limited among school-age children in rural China. 3 In addition to suboptimal ownership, undercorrection or poorly fitted spectacles also contribute to the poor academic performance of these children. 4 Previous research has examined this topic among only elementary and lower secondary school students. Few studies have investigated the prevalence of visual impairment and spectacles ownership among upper secondary school students.