Ear seeds: a Needle-Free hope against childhood nearsightedness?

This trial tests whether auricular acupressure—small adhesive patches with seeds placed on specific ear points—can prevent myopia in children who are at higher risk. Primary school students in grades 1-4 with insufficient hyperopic reserve (a sign they may become nearsighted) will be randomly assigned to receive weekly ear acupressure or continue their usual activities. Over 12 months, researchers will measure changes in eye length and refractive error, and track how many children develop myopia, to see if this simple intervention makes a difference.