Move to reduce student myopia

The incidence of nearsightedness among students will be taken into account when assessing a school's quality of education, the Ministry of Education has said.

The new criterion was passed by the ministry earlier this month, and made public on Sunday. Education departments across the country must carry out physical education programs in primary and secondary schools to help prevent myopia, the ministry said.

"Schools must enhance physical education, guarantee students have enough rest time, reduce homework and improve classroom lighting," the circular published on the ministry's website said.