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Main Activities

Myopia Prevention Forum Sponsorship

The number of people with myopia is increasing worldwide, especially in Asian countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea. In Japan, a myopia epidemiological study was conducted in 2019 by the Myopia Research Team of Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, targeting approximately 700 elementary and junior high school students in Tokyo, and the study reported that 76.5% of elementary school students and 94.9% of junior high school students were myopic. In addition, it was also reported that approximately 10% of the 90% of junior high school students have already progressed to severe myopia*. On the other hand, in recent years, it has become clear that there are preventive measures that can be adopted in daily life, such as “children who spend a lot of time playing outdoors are less likely to develop myopia” and “sunlight is effective in preventing myopia,” and the importance of reviewing the environment surrounding children is increasing.

Based on this situation, the Myopia Prevention Forum (https://myopia-prevention.jp) was established in 2020, with the aim of conducting support, dissemination, and awareness-raising activities to provide society at large with a correct understanding of myopia and knowledge that will lead to the prevention of myopia progression from childhood and school age to adulthood. JINS has endorsed the purpose of the Myopia Prevention Forum and has become a co-sponsor since its establishment.

* Yotsukura E, Tori H, ... Tsubota K. JAMA Ophthalmol, 2019 Aug

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“More Outdoor Play Project” to Support Outdoor Play from the Perspective of Preventing the Progression of Myopia

In March 2021, as part of its environmental protection measures, shopping bags started to be charged for, and the “More Outdoor Play Project” was launched as an initiative to give back to the creation of a sustainable society by utilizing the proceeds from these shopping bags. In recent years, as the increase in myopia among children has become a social issue, it is recommended that children “Try to go outside at least 2 hours every day if possible” (*) as one of the measures that can be taken in daily life to prevent the progression of myopia. However, it has also been pointed out that the number of places where children can safely play outside is decreasing in communities. Therefore, we launched this project with the aim of communicating the importance of outdoor play and supporting the creation of opportunities and playgrounds where children can play outside in peace.
As a first step, “PLAY CAR,” a vehicle that brings play to open spaces and vacant lots to create outdoor play spaces, was donated to Play-Park Setagaya, an approved corporation engaging in specified non-profit activities in Setagaya, Tokyo. The PLAY CAR belongs to Play-Park Setagaya and will be used for activities that create opportunities for outdoor play such as regular trips to Tamagawanogemachi Park and Futakotamagawa Park.
(*) Source: “7 habits to prevent the progression of myopia in children” published by Myopia Society Japan.

“Miru-iku” Classes

With the objective of “Protecting the Eyes of Children Who Make the Future,” JINS has continued educational activities called “Miru-iku.” JINS has engaged in various activities including teaching children about light and their eyes in cooperation with a computer programming school for elementary school students.

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Donating JINS PROTECT to Support Cataract Surgery in Vietnam

In December 2022, in support of the activities of Fight For Vision, a specified nonprofit organization which provides support for treatment for people who are at risk of blindness around the world, we donated JINS PROTECT (eyeglasses that protect against pollen and dryness) in conjunction with no-cost cataract surgeries in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, it is said that about 500,000 people suffer from blindness every year because they are unable to undergo cataract surgery*. There is a limit to the number of patients who can be saved by dispatching doctors from Japan, and support in the form of supplies is required so that cataract surgery can be continuously carried out locally. In response to a request from Dr. Fujishima, Chairman of Fight For Vision and the person who made the proposal for this activity, we donated JINS PROTECT to help protect patients’ eyes after surgery.
JINS will continue to take on a variety of new challenges in the healthcare field, which is closely related to eyewear, in order to provide surprise and joy to people around the world through their eyes.
* Fight For Vision research

Fight For Vision, a specified nonprofit organization