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

Xinhua

3rd November 2025

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

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.

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