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Could Diet Help Prevent Myopia?

Dietary patterns linked to myopia risk in large study of Chinese schoolchildren

  • April 15, 2026

  • 3 min

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A recent study conducted in China with 24,797 participants aged 6–18 years explores the influence of dietary patterns on the risk of developing myopia. Through meticulous analysis, researchers identified three dietary categories: a beneficial nuts–tubers vegetables pattern linked to a reduced risk of myopia, a harmful snacks pattern associated with increased risk, and a neutral refined grains–eggs pattern. Despite limitations such as cross-sectional design and potential reporting bias, the findings suggest dietary modifications could help in myopia prevention alongside behavioral strategies like outdoor activities.

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Could Diet Help Prevent Myopia?

  • April 15, 2026

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