Across China. Mountain schools achieve zero myopia by boosting outdoor activity

Chris McMillan
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Xinhua

3rd November 2025

In the remote mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province, three elementary schools have achieved what seems like a fairy tale, with not a single student wearing glasses.

These schools, Wantang Primary School in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Lafu Primary School and Gedi Primary School in Pu'er City, have maintained a zero myopia record among their students, thanks to a simple yet powerful routine of over three hours of daily outdoor activities.

https://english.news.cn/20251103/a75f302f15d444cea6f9c31d0222b1b1/c.html#

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