Protecting the Hyperopia Reserve in Children and Adolescents: A Research Progress Review

Abstract

In recent years, the trend of myopia affecting younger children and its increasing incidence has become increasingly severe. Against this backdrop, hyperopia reserve, as an indicator reflecting children’s refractive development status, is regarded as a key early warning signal before the onset of myopia. Strengthening the protection of hyperopia reserve in children and adolescents and promoting their visual health have become a “Bright Project” of widespread societal concern. Based on the latest research data and findings, this article systematically reviews and reflects on prevention and control strategies for insufficient hyperopia reserve from various aspects, including daily management, behavioral interventions, optical correction, pharmaceutical prevention, and appropriate traditional Chinese medicine techniques. The aim is to provide reference insights for enhancing the protection of children’s hyperopia reserve and preventing the trend of myopia at younger ages.