Wuhan Evening News (Reporter Wu Ye Correspondent Wu Xuqing) After the winter vacation, there was a peak in the eye clinic where students gathered to check their eyesight. Wuhan Purui Eye Hospital received an average of more than 400 small patients per day, most of which came from myopia prevention and control.

Experts remind that controlling the development of myopia should follow the "20, 20, 20" rule.

　　"My son is only 8 years old, and has 150 degrees of myopia, which rose by 75 degrees in a winter vacation." On the morning of February 17, a parent waiting for a doctor said helplessly that now online classes, communication and learning must use computers, and the child's eyes are still early. I am short-sighted, and I hope to control the growth of myopia by fitting orthokeratology lenses.

　　Director Lin Shan, Department of Pediatric Eye Diseases and Optometry of Wuhan Purui Eye Hospital, introduced that in the past week, the outpatient clinic has received more than 400 small patients per day on average, most of which are myopia prevention and control problems. .

　　How to prevent myopia?

Control the development of myopia?

Director Lin Shan introduced that due to the widespread popularity of electronic products, it is almost impossible for children not to touch electronic products. The "20, 20, 20" rule should be followed in use: use electronic products for 20 minutes, and look 20 feet (about 6 meters) away. , and blink 20 times to avoid visual fatigue.

In non-essential circumstances, reduce the time of using electronic screens, let children participate more in outdoor activities, receive more natural light, and prevent myopia.

　　"In addition to myopia, the prevention and treatment of eye diseases in children and adolescents is equally important." Lin Shan said that in recent years, affected by factors such as living environment and eye habits, the incidence of eye diseases in children such as conjunctivitis, hordeolum, amblyopia, and strabismus has generally increased.

0-6 years old is a critical period for children's vision development. This stage of eye development has a decisive impact on vision throughout life.

　　Lin Shan reminded that the most effective way to prevent eye disease in children is to conduct early examinations. It is recommended that children with a family history of eye disease should be checked at 3 months old.

For special cases such as low birth weight infants and premature infants, a detailed eye examination should be done after birth.

Children with no family history of eye disease are recommended to have a comprehensive eye health examination at the age of 2-3, including assessment of vision, visual function and eye development, and a routine eye examination every semester after school.