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Detection rates and distribution characteristics of poor visual acuity and suspected myopia were analyzed, along with associated risk factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The prevalence of poor visual acuity and suspected myopia increased markedly with educational stage, reaching 90.81% and nearly 90%, respectively, in general senior high school students, accompanied by a parallel increase in myopia severity and high myopia proportion. Suspected myopia was more common among female students. Substantial regional disparities were observed, with the highest prevalence in Nanbu County (80.49%) and the lowest in Langzhong City (46.41%). Urban students had significantly higher myopia prevalence than township students. In addition, during the general senior high stage, students in ordinary schools showed significantly higher myopia prevalence than those in key schools. Regarding vision correction, eyeglasses were the predominant method. The rate of spectacle use increased with education level, though proper correction remained suboptimal. Additionally, astigmatism and anisometropia were prevalent among myopic students and increased with school grade. Hyperopia reserve declined progressively in lower-grade students. 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