Helping Preschoolers Prevent Myopia

The inaugural Preschool Myopia Campaign teaches young children about eye health and the importance of outdoor play.

SNEC’s Myopia Centre, in collaboration with the Health Promotion Board, launched its first Preschool Myopia Campaign in May to share myopiaprevention tips. Twelve SNEC optometrists spoke with 140 children at five preschools (i.e. PCF Sparkletots, YMCA Child Development Centre, Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse and Appleland Playhouse).

During the talks, the children learnt about the anatomy and functions of the eye, built an eyeball model and learnt about the hassle of having myopia through storytelling, games and quizzes. They received tips to combat myopia such as observing the proper distance and time limit when using handheld screens. They also shared their eyecare habits with each other and left with the key message: “Outdoor Play Keeps Myopia Away!”

As a reminder to strive for good eye care habits, our optometrists gave each child an animal-themed Eye Test Chart and Good Eyecare Habits leaflet to share with their family.