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Uncorrected refractive error is the leading cause of vision impairment in school-aged children and teenagers with rates rising due to increased and excessive screen time, close work in education, poor lighting and reduced time spent outdoors. In 2020, 60% of children in Asia and 40% of children in Europe had myopia (nearsightedness)1 with more than half of the world’s population expected to be affected by 20502. Awareness-raising on the importance of eye health and changes to protect vision in school settings is a sound investment as early interventions have the potential to minimise the growing and future burden of myopia. School-based eye health programmes also offer an effective model to deliver eye care and an efficient use of time and resources.