Taiwan's Ministry of Education Warns of Rising Nearsightedness Among Children Due to Digital Learning

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Published: 2026-09-28
Category: education
Source: Taipei Times

The Ministry of Education in Taiwan has expressed concern over the increasing rate of nearsightedness in elementary school students, with data from the last academic year showing 45.13% of students affected. The ministry attributes this trend to the widespread use of digital learning tools and is promoting eye-health education, vision screening, and guidelines for digital device use on campuses.

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