An overview of myopia and associated nutritional factors

The current article reviews the trend of myopia worldwide and highlights the essential factors contributing to this economic burden. This is a multifactorial disorder affecting East Asia. The major concerns for this increasing prevalence remain unclear, however, the genetic and environmental factors need clinical implications. The various control options studied in the literature have varying degrees of success. The role of nutritional factors is also unclear. The present study aims to collate the role of various nutritional factors in myopia progression