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This study aims to explore the relationship between dietary patterns and myopia among children and adolescents.

February 22, 2026Journal of OphthalmologyOpen Access

Association Between Dietary Patterns and Myopia Among Children and Adolescents: A School‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

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A school-based cross-sectional study examines dietary patterns affecting myopia in children, indicating possible preventive measures.

This study aims to explore the relationship between dietary patterns and myopia among children and adolescents.
Utilized data from the Child and Adolescent Research of Eye collected from August to October 2022.
Defined myopia using uncorrected visual acuity and noncycloplegic refraction.
Dietary assessment conducted through a parent-reported food frequency questionnaire.
Applied principal component analysis to identify dietary patterns.
Used binary logistic regression to evaluate the association between dietary patterns and myopia.
24,797 participants were included in the analysis.
High adherence to a nuts-tubers vegetables pattern linked to decreased myopia risk (OR = 0.933).
High adherence to a snacks pattern associated with increased myopia risk (OR = 1.083).
Findings suggest dietary modifications could help in preventing childhood myopia.

Guo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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