Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 24, 2025

Using an Automated Hirschberg Test App to Evaluate Ocular Alignment
Published on: March 24, 2020
Effects of school indoor visual environment on children's health outcomes: A systematic review
Xue Meng1, Mingxin Zhang1, Mohan Wang2
1School of Architecture, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150006, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Urban and Rural Human Settlement Environment Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Harbin, 150006, China.
Insights
The school
Area of Science:
- Environmental Psychology
- Pediatric Health
- Building Science
Background:
- Children's visual perception is crucial for well-being.
- The indoor visual environment of schools can significantly impact children's health.
- Existing research has explored various aspects of this relationship.
Conclusions:
- The school's indoor visual environment is a critical factor in children's health.
- Further multi-disciplinary research is needed for a comprehensive understanding.
- Developing holistic guidelines for school visual environments is recommended.
Abstract:
Children's visual perceptions are critical for their comfort and health. This review explores the impacts of school indoor visual environment on children's health outcomes. A systematic search yielded 5704 articles, of which 32 studies were reviewed. Five environmental themes were identified: lighting, access to nature, window characteristics, art/environmental aesthetics, and ergonomics/spatial arrangement. Results affirm that visual environment affects children's health. There are disparities across environmental themes, with more extensive evidence for lighting and access to nature, but relatively limited in other areas. This study suggests a need for multi-disciplinary collaboration to develop a holistic perspective.
Related Concept Videos
Dimensions of Health and Illness
Environmental Influences on Intelligence
Visual System
Once through the pupil, the light passes through the lens, a...
Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways
Accessory Structures of the Eye
Gene-Environment Interactions

