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Survey on Childhood Myopia in Obu City, Aichi Prefecture Reveals Gap Between Awareness and Action

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Published Mar 28, 2026 4:12 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:09 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Rohto Pharmaceutical and Obu City surveyed elementary school students regarding childhood myopia.
The organizations plan to focus on promoting practical and sustainable home-based eye care habits.

Rohto Pharmaceutical and Obu City surveyed elementary school students regarding childhood myopia. While 90% of parents recognize the need for preventive measures, fewer than 50% have implemented sufficient actions. The organizations plan to focus on promoting practical and sustainable home-based eye care habits.

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Published: Mar 28, 2026

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (HQ: Osaka) and Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, conducted a survey on 136 elementary school students and their parents to understand childhood myopia. The results showed that while nearly 90% of parents recognize the necessity of myopia prevention, less than half have actually implemented effective measures. The gap between consciousness and action has been highlighted, and both organizations aim to strengthen efforts in promoting sustainable eye care habits for families.

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What is the biggest issue revealed by the survey?

While parental awareness is high, less than half of families have actually implemented measures, revealing a significant gap between awareness and action.

What are the future plans?

The organizations will strengthen efforts to promote practical, sustainable eye care habits for families and encourage regular monitoring of children's eye health.

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