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TL;DR
Their primary practice for myopia control was the use of spectacles, especially single-vision glasses.
Ophthalmology and Therapy · 8 authors, 5 centres
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Their primary practice for myopia control was the use of spectacles, especially single-vision glasses.
This nationwide, cross-sectional survey study investigated Chinese parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding childhood myopia. The central results showed that while 82.0% of parents believed myopia could be prevented, only 27.4% were aware that low myopia could lead to pathological eye changes. The most common control practice was spectacle use (87.0%), with single-vision spectacles being the most common (63.7%). The study's limitations include potential selection bias due to the online format and reliance on self-reported data. The findings highlight a significant gap in parental knowledge about myopia's health risks, suggesting a need for nationwide educational campaigns to improve myopia management outcomes.