The world is seeing a quick increase in myopia, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Experts believe that the environment plays a big role in this, beyond genetics. To tackle this public health issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created MyopiaEd. South Korea was chosen for the program's launch because it has high rates of myopia and smartphone use. This makes it a perfect place to see how well MyopiaEd works and if it can be used on a larger scale.

South Korea's high myopia rates make it a great place to test MyopiaEd. The program uses digital tools to help people understand and manage myopia. It's important to check if these tools are actually helping. Researchers looked at how well MyopiaEd worked and if it could be used in other places too. They used a mix of methods to get a clear picture.

One way they checked was by looking at how many people used MyopiaEd and how they felt about it. They also looked at if the program helped change people's habits. This included things like how much time they spent looking at screens and if they took breaks. Another way was to see if MyopiaEd was good for different groups of people, like kids, teens, and adults.

The results showed that MyopiaEd was helpful, but there were some challenges. Some people had trouble using the digital tools. This could be because they weren't used to them or didn't have the right devices. The program also didn't work as well for some age groups as it did for others. This could be because of how people's habits change as they get older.

Even with these challenges, MyopiaEd has potential. It's a new way to help people with myopia. With some changes, like making the tools easier to use, it could be even more helpful. As myopia continues to rise, programs like MyopiaEd could be important in helping people manage it.

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