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Omega-3s Linked to Lower Myopia Risk in Kids

8/22/2025

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A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology indicates omega-3 fatty acids may lower myopia risk in children.
Children with lower omega-3 intake showed a higher likelihood of developing nearsightedness.
Increased consumption of saturated fats was associated with a greater risk of myopia.
The research included over 1,000 Chinese children aged 6 to 8.

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A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology indicates omega-3 fatty acids may lower myopia risk in children.
Children with lower omega-3 intake showed a higher likelihood of developing nearsightedness.
Increased consumption of saturated fats was associated with a greater risk of myopia.
The research included over 1,000 Chinese children aged 6 to 8.