Interdependence of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Myopia.

ABSTRACT: Background: Myopia (also known as nearsightedness), a prevalent refractive error, occurs when parallel rays of light converge in front of the retina, resulting in blurry distance vision. Recently, there has been a marked rise in myopia among the global population. The absence of effective methods of controlling the progression of this visual defect prompts the search for new preventive and therapeutic options. The impact of diet and lifestyle on the progression of myopia is still not fully understood. Therefore, our aim was to examine how these factors might affect the advancement of myopia, based on the existing literature. Methods: This manuscript was prepared through an extensive literature review conducted from June 2022 to September 2024. We searched for pertinent resear

SUBMITTER: Mrugacz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478443 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature