HONG
KONG
SAR
–
Media
OutReach
Newswire
–
7
February
2025
–
With
the
rise
of
digital
media,
screen
devices
have
become
an
integral
part
of
everybody’s
life,
and
e-learning
is
an
inevitable
trend
in
school.
However,
this
has
posed
unprecedented
challenges
to
the
visual
health
of
everyone,
especially
children.
According
to
a
recent
study
by
The
Chinese
University
of
Hong
Kong,
the
prevalence
of
myopia
among
children
in
Hong
Kong
has
reached
a
record
high.
Notably,
after
the
pandemic,
the
myopia
rate
among
six-year-olds
surged
from
13.9%
pre-pandemic
to
25%,
nearly
doubling.
This
trend
has
raised
widespread
concerns
as
myopia
is
now
considered
a
multifaceted
condition
that
significantly
impacts
eye
health
in
the
long
run.
In
addition
to
myopia,
children
may
also
suffer
from
other
refractive
errors
(such
as
hyperopia
and
astigmatism),
strabismus,
and
various
levels
of
dynamic
visual
impairments,
such
as
convergence
insufficiency
(CI).
These
eye
conditions
can
significantly
hamper
children’s
reading,
learning,
concentration,
and
sports
performance,
potentially
affecting
their
overall
development.
Parents
must
be
aware
of
these
issues
and
seek
professional
analysis
to
ensure
their
child’s
vision
is
not
a
barrier
to
their
success.
Experience
analysis
combined
with
advanced
equipment
such
as
Optical
Coherence
Tomography
(OCT)
and
automated
eye
movement
analysis
systems
Studies
in
the
United
States
indicate
that
1
in
4
children
experiences
some
form
of
visual
impairment,
which
can
sometimes
be
misdiagnosed
as
neurodevelopmental
disorders
such
as
dyslexia,
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD),
or
other
learning
disabilities.
Misdiagnosis,
as
such,
can
severely
impact
a
child’s
academic
and
motor
development.
In
Hong
Kong,
families
often
lack
awareness
of
the
connection
between
vision
problems
and
learning
or
motor
skills.
Children
with
visual
impairments
may
display
short
attention
spans,
skip
lines
when
reading,
have
difficulty
retaining
information,
experience
discomfort
or
fatigue,
or
even
avoid
reading
altogether,
behaviors
resembling
ADHD.
Moreover,
convergence
insufficiency
(CI)
occurs
more
frequently
among
ADHD
patients
than
in
the
general
population.
Apart
from
academic
hardship,
various
vision
disabilities
can
also
lead
to
poor
depth
perception,
meager
eye
tracking
proficiency,
and
below-par
visual
signal
brain
processing,
collectively
translating
to
low
performance
in
sports
such
as
ball
games.
This
underlines
the
urgent
need
for
parents
to
be
aware
of
these
issues
and
seek
professional
analysis
to
ensure
their
child’s
vision
is
not
a
barrier
to
their
success.
Dynamic
and
Sports
Vision
Training
to
Sharpen
Your
Edge
To
improve
children’s
overall
visual
function,
iCare
Eyecare
offers
evidence-based
myopia
management
services,
customized
orthokeratology
(OK
lenses)
treatments,
unique
dynamic
and
sports
vision
analysis
and
training
programs.
These
services
aim
to
promote
children’s
long-term
eye
health,
improve
overall
visual
function,
and
bolster
their
learning
and
athletic
performance.
At
iCare
Eyecare,
our
services
are
directed
by
Dr.
Marco,
Ph.D.,
a
visiting
lecturer
at
The
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University
School
of
Optometry,
and
delivered
by
his
professional
team.
With
years
of
experience
and
a
deep
understanding
of
vision
science,
Dr.
Marco
and
his
team
employ
diverse
advanced
technologies,
such
as
Optical
Coherent
Tomography
(OCT),
non-invasive
optical
ocular
biometry,
corneal
topography,
and
automated
eye
movement
analysis
systems.Their
expertise,
combined
with
state-of-the-art
technologies,
enables
unmatched
comprehensive
optometric
and
visual
function
assessments,
creating
personalized
eye
care
plans
and
professionally
tailored
vision
training
recommendations
for
every
child.
Maintaining
good
visual
health
and
dynamic
vision
abilities
is
crucial
in
today’s
ever-changing
world.
For
instance,
in
emergencies,
well-developed
visual
skills
can
help
individuals
anticipate
and
react
to
situations
more
quickly,
potentially
saving
lives!
Both
static
and
dynamic
visual
skills
are
essential
in
daily
life,
whether
reading
or
participating
in
sports
like
football
or
basketball.
With
scientific
analysis,
individuals
can
now
better
understand
their
sports
vision
capabilities.
Most
importantly,
customized
and
effective
training
can
be
carried
out
to
sharpen
their
edge
in
case
of
a
flaw.
This
knowledge
empowers
parents
to
take
proactive
steps
to
ensure
their
child’s
visual
health
is
not
overlooked.
iCare
Eyecare
Professional
Services
Include:
1.
Myopia
Management
for
Children:
Professional
advice
and
evidence-based
practice
to
control
myopia
progression. 2.
Dynamic
and
Sports
Vision
Analysis
and
Training:
Comprehensive
assessments
and
specific
training
to
enhance
visual
skills. 3.
Personalized
Eyeglasses
and
Contact
Lens
Customization:
Tailored
solutions
to
optimize
visual
outcome.
Founder
of
iCare
Eyecare
Dr.
Marco
Dr.
Marco,
the
founder
of
iCare
Eyecare,
is
a
highly
experienced
registered
optometrist
(Part
I)
with
a
strong
background
in
clinical
practice
and
basic
science
research.
He
graduated
with
first-class
honors
from
the
School
of
Optometry
at
The
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University
and
holds
a
Ph.D.
in
Vision
Science,
making
him
a
physiologist.
Dr.
Marco
previously
served
as
a
postdoctoral
fellow
at
the
Icahn
School
of
Medicine
at
Mount
Sinai
in
New
York
City
(specializing
in
dry
eye
disease
and
cataracts)
and
as
a
Research
Assistant
Professor
at
the
University
of
Hong
Kong.
He
also
enjoys
teaching
and
is
a
visiting
lecturer
in
myopia
science
at
the
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University
School
of
Optometry
and
HKU
SPACE.
The
establishment
of
iCare
Eyecare
stems
from
Dr.
Marco’s
vision
to
expand
the
role
of
optometrists
as
the
first
line
of
defense
for
the
eye
and
overall
health.
His
“family
optometrist”
concept
aims
to
protect
every
family
member’s
health.
To
promote
public
awareness,
Dr.
Marco
is
an
expert
contributor
to
the
popular
parenting
media
Oh!爸媽,
sharing
valuable
eye
care
tips.
His
dedication
to
sports
and
vision
have
led
him
to
join
the
International
Sports
Vision
Association
(ISVA)
and
earn
a
professional
diploma
in
sports
nutrition
from
the
Barcelona
Innovation
Hub
(BIHUB).
By
integrating
cutting-edge
vision
science
and
nutrition,
Dr.
Marco
helps
students
and
athletes
improve
their
focus,
overall
vision
abilities,
academic
performance,
and
athletic
achievements.
Hashtag:
#iCare
#iCareEyecare
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