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  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Myopia (nearsightedness) is a growing global health concern.
  • Understanding factors influencing myopia development is crucial for prevention and management.
  • The potential role of nutrition in myopia has been theorized but requires systematic investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing literature on the association between nutrition and myopia.
  • To qualitatively analyze diverse studies investigating dietary factors and myopia risk.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PubMed up to 2021.
  • Inclusion of cross-sectional, cohort, retrospective, and interventional studies.
  • Qualitative data extraction and analysis, with quality assessment using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and Cochrane RoB 2.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-seven articles were reviewed, with most nutrients showing inconsistent associations with myopia.
  • Nine studies indicated a significant association, but with minimal odds ratios and wide confidence intervals.
  • Interventional trials suggested a clinically minimal effect of assessed nutrients on myopia control.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence suggests a potential influence of specific nutrients on myopia development, supported by theoretical frameworks.
  • The complex nature of nutrition necessitates further systematic, longitudinal research.
  • More investigation is needed to elucidate the precise association between dietary elements and myopia.