SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Association between nutritional factors and myopia in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Non-Pharmacological and Non-Optical Interventions for Myopia Prevention and Control in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Self-Reported Myopia Among Undergraduate Students in the Northern Region of Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Myopia is a highly prevalent eye disorder among adolescents, and an increasing body of research indicates that nutritional factors may have a significant impact on its development. However, the nature and extent of these relationships remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the associations between various nutritional factors, including carbohydrates, proteins, cholesterol, and sodium, and myopia in adolescents. Methods: Multiple databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase, were systematically searched up to February 15, 2025. The inclusion criteria encompassed observational studies published in English, involving adolescents (aged 6-18 years), and reporting data on the intake of the selected nutritional factors and myopia status. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for continuous outcomes. Random-effects models were applied to account for potential heterogeneity. Results: A total of 7 articles (8 studies) involving 45,993 adolescents were included. Pooled analysis revealed significant associations between nutritional factors and myopia risk. Higher carbohydrate intake was positively linked to myopia (SMD = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.22-0.50, I Conclusion: This study suggests potential associations between nutritional factors and myopia in adolescents. Carbohydrates, cholesterol, and sodium were positively associated with myopia, whereas proteins showed a possible protective effect. However, given the small number of available studies, the predominance of cross-sectional designs, and substantial heterogeneity, these findings should be considered preliminary. Future well-designed, longitudinal or interventional studies are required to confirm these associations before any firm dietary recommendations can be made for myopia prevention.
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