Objective:

To investigate the influence of dietary patterns on the risk of myopia in children and adolescents.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Adherence to the nuts–tubers vegetables pattern was associated with a reduced risk of myopia.
• The snacks dietary pattern was linked to an increased risk of myopia.
• The refined grains–eggs pattern showed no significant association with myopia.

Interpretation:

Dietary patterns, particularly those high in nuts and vegetables, may play a modest role in myopia risk, while high intake of snacks increases risk.

Limitations:

• Cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.
• Dietary intake was parent-reported, introducing potential recall bias.
• Noncycloplegic refraction may overestimate myopia prevalence.

Conclusion:

Diet could be a modifiable factor in myopia prevention, warranting further investigation alongside traditional behavioral interventions.

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