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Shanghai China - September 15-17, 2020 marks the Second ONLINE Session of China Opticians Summit. As business leaders and policy makers come to terms with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, what should be their priorities? All Chinese optical insiders gathered at this annual event and work together to discuss the way to reset again.

Mr. Huang Guangrong, founder of China Opticians Summit, delivered a heartfelt speech at the opening ceremony. Mr. Huang summarized the key points of 2020, foreshadowed how to carry out the new layout of our optical industry in the next 10 years, and invited guests to launch the  ceremony of Second ONLINE Session of China Opticians Summit.

Mr. Lin Guoliang, President of Essilor China Lens Division, shared the content of Ecological construction - Protecting Youth's Eye Health. The health of children is related to the future of the country and the hope of the nation, as well as the happiness of hundreds of millions of families. The incidence of myopia among students in China and the trend of younger age have seriously affected the physical and mental health of the children. This is a major issue related to the future of the country and the nation, and all opticians must pay great attention to it. It is the common responsibility of the whole society to care for the visual health of young people. All opticians should work together with all parties to actively try and actively respond to the call to gather more forces: politics, research, media, business, and medicine to actively cooperate to create a bright future for children. Essilor Group will soon launch an overall plan for myopia management, responding to the call of the country, empowering industrial upgrading and lighting up a bright future.

In the field of vision prevention and control and health care, experts shared distinguish views and suggestions. Mr. Qu Jia, Dean of the Eye Optometry Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, said in his speech National Strategy, Myopia Prevention and Control is Always on the Road, "the myopia prevention and control has entered the 'main attack' stage. After the Ministry of Education led the United Nations National Health Commission to release the Implementation Plan for the Prevention and Control of Myopia in Children and Adolescents, all provinces have taken action, issuing documents, measures, and actions! Professor Qu concluded that the prevention and control of myopia requires the cooperation of the education department, government, medical and health departments, students, and parents. With the correct guidance, reasonable implementation, scientific prevention and control, and myopia prevention and control must not be regarded as an "unlimited business opportunity". In the work of myopia prevention and control, science popularization is the most important part. The science popularization of myopia prevention and control should break away from a single boring academic form and use a variety of ways, such as science museums, books, animation, APP, lectures, classrooms, etc., to prevent and control myopia. The concepts and methods are extended to every corner.

Beyond the industry, the future of eye health is not only the responsibility of the optical industry, but also the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Liu Yunting, general manager of Tencent's medical and pharmaceutical industry, shared the Health Content, Smart Scene. Tencent Industrial Internet Layout: Based on the cloud, it assists customers in serving their users, actively deploys the medical and health industry, helps intelligent and efficient medical services, and relieves the pressure on medical resources. The consumer's digital medical journey includes four main scenarios, in which understanding information has exceeded 60% of the penetration rate. Online platforms have become an important channel for consumers to learn about health information, forming a habit of following, browsing and discussing health topics through social platforms and search engines. Core technologies such as Tencent cloud computing, Al, and big data help improve the level and efficiency of ophthalmology diagnosis and treatment in hospitals. They hope that technology will improve and make medical treatment more warm.

Signing Strategic Eyes Care Action

Eyes Care Action was initiated and planned by Beijing Housheng Charity Foundation in 2015, and united with China Youth Development Foundation, Beijing Children’s Health Foundation, Beijing Children’s Hospital Group, Communist Youth League Committee of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, E-commerce platform. These nationwide large-scale public welfare project jointly initiated by seven parties including China national radio.

Ms. Gao Yixuan, Secretary-General of Beijing Housheng Charity Foundation, shared the Eyes Care Action - Let's Take Care of Children's Eyes Together. According to national census statistics, children’s eye problems are not just myopia problems, including strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus, macular degeneration, cataracts, and refractive errors. Compared with the end of 2019, the myopia rate of students during the six months of the epidemic has increased by 11.7%. Among them, the myopia rate of primary school students has increased by 15.2%, the myopia rate of junior high school students has increased by 8.2%, and the myopia rate of high school students has increased by 3.8%. The Eyes Care Action hopes to make it an important project through the continuous efforts of all sectors of society, so that more and more children can benefit from the threat and harm of eye diseases. Take good care of the children's eyes and let them have a bright future.

China Opticians Summit Joining hands with China Children and Teenagers' Fund to carry out the strategic cooperation of Aiming Eyes x China Spectacles Summit Mr. Huang Guangrong, the founder of the China Opticians Summit, and Mr. Lai Qi, deputy director of the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund Children’s Health Education and Medical Poverty Alleviation Special Fund, signed a strategic cooperation letter on the spot.

Profession is the supporting force of the optical industry. However, the sudden hit of the epidemic has caused an increase in the burden of eye use. This undoubtedly throws a big "difficulty" in the industry. Here, what do we glasses people need to do? Mr. Liu Xiao, Chairman of Boss Glasses Chain Co., Ltd. pointed out that opticians need to work together, and only by assembling industry forces can they overcome various difficulties. Facing difficulties, unity is strength.

Lin Guoliang, President of Essilor China Lens Division: The epidemic has not changed the direction of the industry, but has accelerated the development of the industry's eye health. Paying attention to the needs of consumers and bringing product advantages to consumers' psychology can make them recognize the products and services we provide. At the same time, the understanding of consumers must also be understood, not only solutions, but also prevention and control of the increase in myopia.

Mr. Huang Xianning, Chairman of Chengdu Jingyi Glasses Co., Ltd. has gone through the ups and downs of the industry during his 40-year career in the optical field. He has also changed from a father to a grandfather. When his grandson’s eyesight has changed significantly, he felt sad and thought myopia is a family Issues to be concerned about. Therefore, being an entrepreneur with a conscience, andcaringeveryone’s eyes health, is also a responsible role for him as a citizen.

Professor Qi Bei, Vice chairman of the China Optical Association mentioned,“Where are the business opportunities in the optical industry? Have you encountered a bottleneck? The answer is yes. Myopia prevention and control is a business opportunity. All opportunities are given to those who are prepared. A good myopia prevention and control product must be realized with the concept of sustainable development. In the future, the proportion of myopia will only increase, so the significance and power of myopia prevention and control is infinite”.

Ye Dingkan, Chairman of Chongqing Qianye Eyewear Chain Co., Ltd. Noted,“The profit of the eyewear industry has always been misunderstood. Every eyewear needs self-recognition. What we do is a major cause of eye health. Our specialty and products are valuable”. Mr. Ye believes that opticians need to protect everyone's eyesight. Whether we are a business or a human being, we are not a cold-blooded capitalist, we are a healthy entrepreneur with flesh and blood.

Shen Li, President of Management Consulting Agency said that some people in the industry will over-pursue high prices to sell glasses. In fact, instead of striving for expensive orders, it is better to increase the replacement cycle of glasses. Whether it is for the health of the eyes or for the newor used frames, it is a good suggestion. When people increase the frequency of customers entering the store, it is also a question worth thinking about for each optician.

Li Zhaojiao, Chairman of Shenzhen Li Bai Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., his ideas about What are Eyewear and what is the essence of Eyewear. While paying attention to the accuracy of optometry, we must also pursue the accuracy of the frame. Therefore, it is worthy of the society to pay attention to the teenagers and children frames.

It is urgent to protect children’s eyes. Solving the problem of "small glasses" is the common responsibility of society, schools, families, and colleagues in the optical industry who are engaged in the "bright business". Faced with such severe social problems, we must unite more powerful brands come to speak up together. For this reason, the ONLINE China Opticians Summit stage gathered China eyewear people to jointly contribute their strength for myopia prevention and control. And the Clear Sky Declaration was born.

 Respond to the call of the country and promote authoritative consensus

Implement the implementation norms and promote the reach of the whole people

Enabling industrial upgrading and lighting up a bright future

Eye Health: Special session, academic globalization

In recent years, the country is actively advancing the implementation of the Healthy China 2030 Plan, paying more attention to the general health of the people, and the mutual influence between eye health and general health is inseparable. The eyewear industry is a great cause of human vision health. The mission of all of optical insiders is so glorious and the responsibility is so great. Mr. Huang Guangrong, the founder of the China Opticians Summit, connected with world ophthalmology experts to exchange the world's understanding of eye health.

Then Mr. Ye Zhuofeng introduced in detail regarding the Asian Eye Optometry Practice Management Association (AOMA for short). AOMA is an international industry association initiated by the earliest and more mature countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific region where the development of the optics profession and practice management is advanced.

AOMA refers to the international vision development model and direction proposed by the World Council of Optometry WCO, and the most important thing is to develop a model suitable for the local area by integrating local needs. The main direction of AOMA's work is to serve the industry and improve the level; to promote the improvement of the professional and practice management level of vision, especially the professionalization and popularization of community practice. The focus of development is China, as well as countries and regions that need to vigorously develop the level of vision practice. AOMA will promote the communication and development of the international optometry practice model, promote exchanges and dialogues among peers in the optometry industry in the Asia-Pacific region, expand their horizons, and provide opportunities for business development and cooperation.

Taking advantage of the opportunity offered by China Opticians Summit, AOMA Honorary President Professor Qu Jia, Vice President Professor Yang Zhikuan and Executive President Huang Guangrong came to the stage to issue Appointment Certificates.

Dr. Chen Jiawei, Chairman of the Asian Eye Optometry Practice Management Association, shared the Global Clinical Prevention and Control Myopia Prequel. From an international perspective, he analyzed the clinical situation of myopia prevention and control, and introduced in more detail the international history of myopia prevention and control. The process on the stage, let the younger generations who have eyesight always feel that the important task of prevention and control of myopia needs us to take over.

Professor Yang Zhikuan, Optometry Director of Aier Group, talking about the Progress of Optical Methods to Control Myopia. As the country with the highest rate of myopia among young people in the world, China's visual health situation is extremely severe, and myopia prevention and control has risen to the right time for the national strategy! Poor optometry glasses is one of the main reasons for the occurrence and development of myopia, and it is also our key work for myopia prevention and control. Correct refractive correction is a prerequisite for any control.

Ms. Li Menghua, President of China Region at Hoya Group's Vision Protection Department, presented her topic of Hoya Helps Prevent and Control Myopia in China. As an optical company originating in Asia, Hoya adheres to the business philosophy of insisting on innovation. It has always attached great importance to the healthy development of the eyes of Chinese children and adolescents, and made the prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents a priority of Hoya. In the future, Hoya is willing to take on more industry and social responsibilities within its capacity, focusing on the long-term development of the optical industry and the prevention and control of young people's myopia, so as to contribute to the development of the entire optical industry.

Online Meeting Session

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Monica Jong, Executive Director of the International Institute of Myopia (IMI) and consultant of the Asian Eye Optometry Practice Management Association, shared the topic ofInternational Institute of Myopia-Global Myopia Management Consensus.

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Oliver Woo, chairperson of FIAO subjects in Australia and New Zealand and vice president of the Asian Eye Optometry Practice Management Association, talked about the Secrets of Improving Myopia Management.

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Fan Zhicheng, the vice president of the Asian Eye Optometry Practice Management Association and the president of the professional committee, analysis New Trends in Myopia Prevention and Control Technology.

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Chen Yuancong, Director of Medical Affairs of Bausch & Lomb's Asia Pacific Region, presented his topic onNew Generation Silicone Water Glue—Innovative Technology of Aoche Products.

Ms. Qu Xiaomei, the chief physician of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, spoke theNew Progress in Soft Contact Lenses and Eye Health. The course focuses on the development of soft contact lens materials and eye health, the development of soft contact lens design and application, and eye health. Introduced the evolution of soft contact lenses from hydrogels to silicon hydrogel lenses, she also described the ideal silicon hydrogel contact lenses in the minds of consumers and introducedthe design & application of multifocal contact lenses.

ProfessorWang Haiying, working at the School of Optometry Engineering of Tianjin Vocational University, talked The Current Status and Future of Ocular Health Vocational Education. The loss of professional optometry professionals every year makes companies and educators feel sorry. The State also provides certain incentive policies for optometry professionals. Whether in stores or ophthalmologyfield, the future development of the optometry industry is the source of promotion of talent, so cultivating professional talents requires the cooperation of many aspects of society.

Finally, Mr. Li Zhaojiao, chairman of Shenzhen Libai Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. presented Let glasses be glasses-what glasses can effectively control the degree? Glasses are to help people improve their eyesight, relieve eye fatigue, and prevent eyesightgetting worse. The essence of the tool frame that combines medicine, optometry and ergonomics is to stabilize the lens in an accurate position in front of the eye and let the lens perform its due function. Are lenses important or frames more important? Using professionalism to change the industry pronouns such as "extraordinary profits and liars", the Li Bai brand is willing to make professional products and professional promotion in the field of frames. Do its best for the professionalization of the industry.Mr. Li also call on optical insiders to work together to contribute to the professional development of the industry.

On September 16, Newtianhong Optics presented a new product at the banquet with the theme of "light". It runs through the audience, which not only means that Newtianhong can still find the light of hope, and let the light illuminate the way forward. That light is also the persistence that never gives up, and is the determination of Newtianhong not to forget the original intention and belief. At the same time, "light" is also related to the new lenses of Newtianhong 's upcoming conference.

This summit linked up resources inside and outside the industry. At the summit site, all opticians interact, interconnect, share, analyze cutting-edge innovations, and pay tribute to every eyewear dream chaser together!