目的了解增城市中小学生的视力状况。方法2002年按照《全国学生常见病综合防治技术方案》对增城市6 659名中小学生进行健康检测,按照《全国学生常见病综合防治技术方案》使用标准对数视力表检查学生视力状况。结果2002年增城市中小学生视力低下率为24.24%,重度视力不良率为36.00%,轻度为33.76%,中度为24.29%。视力低下率高中学生高于初中、初中生高于小学生(P<0.01)。结论增城市中小学生视力低下率随学习阶段的增高呈上升的趋势,应加强宣传教育,积极防治近视,降低学生视力低下率,提高学生健康水平。 Objective To understand the sight of primary and secondary students in Zengcheng. Methods In 2002, 6 659 primary and secondary school students in Zengcheng City were tested for their health according to the National Program of Integrated Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases. Visual acuity was checked according to the standard logarithmic eye chart in accordance with the National Program of Integrated Prevention and Control of Common Diseases. Results In 2002, the sight loss rate of primary and secondary school students in Zengcheng city was 24.24%, the rate of severe vision loss was 36.00%, mild was 33.76% and moderate was 24.29%. The prevalence of poor eyesight in high school students was higher than that in middle school students and junior high school students (P <0.01). Conclusion The prevalence of poor eyesight in primary and secondary school students in Zengcheng city tends to increase with the increase of learning stage. Publicity and education should be strengthened to prevent and treat myopia, reduce the sight loss rate and improve students’ health.