Abstract:Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the status and influencing factors of myopia among students in Liangxi district of Wuxi, so as to provide scientific basis for effective prevention and control of myopia. METHODS A total of 2 393 students were selected from 9 schools in Liangxi district of Wuxi by Multi-stage stratified cluster random sample, and Visual Acuity Examination and questionnaire survey were conducted. RESULTS The detection rate of myopia was 64.90%. The severity of myopia increased with the school ages. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female, junior high school and above, parents who were nearsightedwere risk factors for myopia in students. Reading and writing positions in the eyes were always more than a foot away from the book was the protective factor. CONCLUSION Myopia among Liangxi district students is more serious. There were multifarious factors related. The relevant administrative departments should take comprehensive prevention and control measures to reduce the occurrence of myopia.