Rate of Myopia among Primary School Children and Programmes to Address Uptrend

Debated in Parliament on 21 Apr 2023.

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The prevalence of myopia among Primary 1 and Primary 4 students has remained stable at around 29% and 51% respectively over the last five years.
The Health Promotion Board will continue existing efforts like the National Myopia Prevention Programme to address the issue.
Preschoolers will continue to be required to have regular outdoor time as part of preventive measures.
Children at high risk of high myopia will be fast-tracked for specialist assessment and myopia control treatment.

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Darryl David

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Health (a) what is the rate of myopia among primary school children over the last five years; and (b) whether there are any programmes or plans to address this issue.

Ong Ye Kung

The prevalence of myopia among primary school students has been stable at about 29% for Primary 1 students and 51% for Primary 4 students over the last five years.

The Health Promotion Board will continue their existing efforts, such as the National Myopia Prevention Programme. Required regular outdoor time for preschoolers will continue. Children at high risk of high myopia will continue to be fast tracked for specialist assessment for myopia control treatment.

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Rate of Myopia among Primary School Children and Programmes to Address Uptrend

Debated in Parliament on 21 Apr 2023.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The prevalence of myopia among Primary 1 and Primary 4 students has remained stable at around 29% and 51% respectively over the last five years.
The Health Promotion Board will continue existing efforts like the National Myopia Prevention Programme to address the issue.
Preschoolers will continue to be required to have regular outdoor time as part of preventive measures.
Children at high risk of high myopia will be fast-tracked for specialist assessment and myopia control treatment.

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Darryl David

Ong Ye Kung

The prevalence of myopia among primary school students has been stable at about 29% for Primary 1 students and 51% for Primary 4 students over the last five years.

Rate of Myopia among Primary School Children and Programmes to Address Uptrend

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Darryl David

Ong Ye Kung

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Rate of Myopia among Primary School Children and Programmes to Address Uptrend

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Questions Identified

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Darryl David

Ong Ye Kung

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