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What other Asian countries are doing


PETALING JAYA: From stricter homework rules to nationwide vision screening, other countries are rolling out strategies to curb the rise of myopia, or shortsightedness, among children.

According to Singapore’s Health Ministry, the Health Promotion Board’s National Myopia Prevention Programme conducts regular screenings in preschools and schools.

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