Child and Adult Eye Examination Programm

公眾登記及參與方法
Public Registration & Participation

眼科檢查將分階段開放登記，首階段優先接受5至12歲兒童報名免費全面眼科檢查。
網上登記表格：https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CzitVUBgJQ

Phase 1 (Now Open): Free eye screenings for children aged 5–12.

Online Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CzitVUBgJQ

第二階段針對50歲或以上患有近視成人的免費篩查將於隨後推出，詳情請留意港大登記網站及奧比斯官方公布。
Phase 2 (Coming Soon): Free eye screenings for myopic adults aged 50 or above. Details will be announced on the HKU portal and official Orbis channels.

遠近有異，及早正視：奧比斯與港大醫學院攜手應對香港近視危機

推出 2,000 個免費跨世代眼科篩查名額擬定三年兒童近視控制研究
Protecting Sight from Childhood to Adulthood: Orbis and HKUMed Tackle Hong Kong Myopia Crisis

國際防盲救盲機構奧比斯與香港大學李嘉誠醫學院（港大醫學院）今日公布跨界別合作，共同應對本港日益嚴峻的近視問題及其帶來的長期健康負擔。合作研究揭示近視問題早於小學階段已相當普遍，若缺乏妥善管理，將對晚年視力構成嚴重威脅；雙方為應對此公共衛生危機，免費推出 1,000 個兒童眼睛檢查、 1,000 個已知患有近視的成人眼睛篩查，並籌備為期三年的近視控制臨床研究。
As part of its mission to eliminate avoidable vision loss, Orbis and the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), partnered to tackle the growing, lifelong burden of short-sightedness (myopia) across Hong Kong. The joint initiative highlights how myopia takes root early in primary school and, if left unmanaged, poses a severe, sight-threatening risk in later life. In response to this public health crisis, both parties are offering 1,000 free child eye examinations and 1,000 free eye screenings for adults known to have myopia, and are preparing for a three-year clinical study on myopia control.

深近視並非換眼鏡就能解決。未經適當控制的深近視會改變眼球結構，顯著提升終身致盲風險。綜合港大醫學院研究與「奧比斯 x 港大醫學院『視』不宜遲」社區篩查數據，兒童時期的近視問題是決定晚年視力健康的重要關鍵。
Rather than a minor inconvenience corrected by stronger glasses, unmanaged high myopia physically alters the structure of the eye, drastically increasing the lifetime risk of irreversible blindness. Drawing on insights from HKUMed's academic research and data from the joint Orbis x HKUMed Vision Matters community screening project, this partnership provides a crucial wake-up call on how lifelong visual health is determined during childhood.

面對這項公共衛生挑戰，奧比斯與港大醫學院臨床醫學學院眼科學系及早採取應對方案，免費提供 1,000 名兒童眼睛檢查，協助家長及早識別問題並給予專業指引；同時亦為 1,000 名 50 歲或以上近視成人進行全面眼科篩查。兩項免費篩查行動均為港大醫學院140周年社區健康推廣的重點活動之一。
In direct response to this public health challenge, Orbis and the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine, HKUMed, are taking immediate action by offering 1,000 free comprehensive eye examinations for local children. This initiative gives families immediate access to expert care, early detection, and evidence-based guidance to safeguard their children's sight before permanent damage occurs. In parallel, free eye screening will be provided to 1,000 adults aged over 50 years with known myopia. The 1,000 paediatric eye examinations and 1,000 adult eye screenings are all part of the HKUMed 140 for the Community Campaign.

近視威脅伴隨一生：由童年延伸至晚年
A Lifelong Threat: From Classroom to Later Life

The joint effort establishes a clear, connected narrative across two generations

近視發病年齡早：港大醫學院於 2025 年在港大眼科中心進行的研究顯示，在 501 名 5 至 12 歲受檢查的兒童中，近四成（39.7%）患有近視。結果凸顯定期進行專業眼科檢查的迫切性，即使兒童未有主動表達視力異常。
Myopia Starts Early: A 2025 HKUMed study conducted at the HKU Eye Centre examined 501 children aged 5–12 and found that nearly 8 in 10 children (39.7%) suffered from myopia. These findings reinforce the urgent need for regular professional eye examinations, even when a child has not reported any vision problems.

長遠影響深遠：為評估近視的長期影響，港大醫學院研究團隊同時透過「『視』不宜遲 ——人工智能ROTA青光眼社區篩查計劃」，分析了 4,217 名 50 歲或以上成人的眼科數據。分析顯示44.5% 的年長人士患有近視，其中 6.7% 屬深近視。鑑於本港過往缺乏針對該年齡層客觀眼睛數據的大型研究，是次發現為本港公共衛生提供了重要參考。

Consequences Last a Lifetime: To evaluate the long-term impact, HKUMed researchers analysed 4,217 adults aged 50 and older through the Orbis x HKUMed Vision Matters: Glaucoma AI-ROTA Screening Project. The analysis revealed that 44.5% of older adults suffer from myopia, with 6.7% suffering from high myopia. Given the historical lack of recent large-scale Hong Kong data based on objective eye measurements in this demographic, these findings represent an important public health update.

視力清晰不等於無風險：當眼軸過度生長，遠處物體會變得模糊，從而形成近視。眼鏡雖能矯正視力，卻無法縮短已變長的眼軸，亦無法消除與深近視相關的長期併發症風險，包括視網膜病變、青光眼、白內障及永久性失明。

Clear Vision Does Not Remove Risk: Myopia develops when the eye grows excessively long, causing distant objects to appear blurred. While glasses can correct distance vision, they do not shorten an elongated eye or eliminate the long-term risks associated with high myopia, including retinal disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and permanent sight loss.

成人數據分析顯示，與非近視人士相比，近視患者出現視力受損或失明的風險高出約兩倍；而深近視患者的風險更顯著高出超過四倍（6.3% 對 1.5%）。此外，身為不可逆轉失明主因的青光眼，在深近視患者中的患病率亦是非深度近視者的近兩倍（13.1% 對 6.8%）。有關數據反映在近視惡化為深近視前，及早發現並進行積極控制極為關鍵。

In the adult analysis, visual impairment or blindness was roughly twice as common among individuals with myopia and more than four times (6.3% vs. 1.5%) as common among those with high myopia, compared to those without myopia. Glaucoma—the leading cause of irreversible blindness—was also nearly twice as prevalent among people with high myopia compared to those without (13.1% vs. 6.8%). Together, these findings highlight the critical importance of identifying and managing myopia early, before it progresses into high myopia.

正視行動：免費社區篩查與臨床研究

為將醫學實證轉化為切實的社區健康守護行動，奧比斯與港大醫學院臨床醫學學院眼科學系攜手推出一系列支援計劃，當中為1,000名兒童提供的眼科檢查及為1,000名成年人提供的眼睛檢查，更屬於港大醫學院140周年服務社群活動的一部分：

提供1,000 個免費兒童眼睛檢查名額：為本地家庭提供全面檢查，協助及早識別眼睛問題，並獲取跟進護理及近視管理的專業意見。
提供1,000 個免費近視成人眼睛篩查名額：為 1,000 名 50 歲或以上已知患有近視的成人提供免費眼睛篩查。
里程碑項目「2027年兒童近視控制研究」：港大醫學院開展為期三年的臨床試驗，評估針對 5 至 12 歲兒童的三種干預方案：0.05% 阿托品眼藥水、近視控制（離焦）眼鏡鏡片，以及結合兩者的聯合療法。

Practical Action: Free Screenings and Clinical Solutions

To bridge medical evidence with practical community action, Orbis and the Department of Ophthalmology, School of Clinical Medicine, HKUMed are rolling out complementary initiatives. The 1,000 paediatric examinations and 1,000 adult screenings are all part of the HKUMed 140 for the Community Campaign:

1,000 Free Paediatric Examinations: Providing local families with comprehensive eye checks to help identify eye problems early and obtain professional advice on appropriate follow-up care and myopia management.
Free Eye Screening for 1,000 Adults with Myopia: Providing free eye screening to 1,000 adults aged over 50 years with known myopia.
Landmark "2027 Children Myopia Control Study": Supporting a three-year HKUMed clinical trial to evaluate three advanced intervention strategies among children aged 5–12: 0.05% atropine eye drops, optical defocus spectacle lenses, and a combination of both therapies.

重點一覽：

兒童組：501 名 5 至 12 歲兒童中，39.7% 患有近視。
成人組：4,217 名 50 歲或以上參加者中，44.5% 患有近視，6.7% 屬深近視。
健康影響：深近視人士出現視力受損或失明比例達 6.3%，而無近視人士僅為 1.5%。
正視行動：免費提供 1,000 個兒童眼睛檢查及 1,000 個 50 歲或以上近視成人篩查名額（屬港大醫學院140周年社區健康推廣活動）。
未來計劃：籌辦三年期臨床試驗，分別測試 0.05% 阿托品眼藥水、離焦近視控制鏡片，以及兩者合併使用的成效。

AT A GLANCE:

Children: 39.7% of 501 children aged 5–12 screened had myopia.
Adults: 44.5% of 4,217 participants aged 50+ had myopia; 6.7% had high myopia.
Impact: Visual impairment or blindness affected 6.3% of adults with high myopia, versus 1.5% without myopia.
Action: 1,000 child exams; 1,000 screenings for myopic adults over 50. All are free under the HKUMed 140 for the Community Campaign.
Next step: Three-year trial of 0.05% atropine, defocus spectacle lenses, and combined therapy.

給家長的實用建議

進行年度眼睛檢查：應定期安排專業眼科檢查，切勿等出現視力模糊等症狀才求醫。
主動諮詢控制方案：若發現近視，應積極向合資格的眼科專業人員查詢。
切勿僅依賴普通眼鏡：與醫生商討具醫學實證的近視控制方案，而非純粹追求配備度數更深的普通眼鏡。
建立良好護眼習慣：鼓勵增加戶外活動時間、適時讓雙眼休息，並維持適當的閱讀距離。

What Parents Can Do

Prioritize Annual Checks: Arrange regular professional eye examinations rather than waiting for visual symptoms to appear.
Explore Clinical Control Options: Seek advice from a qualified eye-care professional if myopia is detected.
Look Beyond Standard Glasses: Discuss evidence-based myopia-control options instead of relying only on stronger prescriptions.
Encourage Healthy Visual Habits: Encourage outdoor time, regular breaks from close work, and maintain a comfortable reading distance.