Eye diseases affect people across a range of factors, including age groups, geographic regions, and social status. As societies around the world experience demographic change and aging, the prevalence of eye-related disorders and diseases, including dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, is increasing. Current research is primarily focused on treating the etiology of the disease. However, there is still a paucity of research into how diet, exercise, and lifestyle influence eye health, which is crucial for routine eye health management and even the primary prevention of eye diseases.
Recent studies have demonstrated that modifiable lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle choices, can have a significant impact on maintaining optimal eye health and preventing eye diseases. For example, strain on the eyes during work that relies heavily on digital interfaces can lead to discomfort, including symptoms such as dryness, which can affect productivity and overall quality of life. Certain diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, have also been linked to a reduced risk of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Additionally, some human micronutrients, such as zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E, have also been shown to be beneficial for eye health.
Understanding the underlying mechanisms by which diet, exercise and lifestyle influence eye health is essential for developing targeted prevention strategies and interventions. This Research Topic aims to delve into the complex interplay between these lifestyle factors and eye health and explore the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying their effects. By gaining insight into these mechanisms, this research aims to provide a scientific basis for evidence-based recommendations and interventions that promote eye health and reduce the risk of eye diseases in diverse populations, and provide more scientific evidence for the clinical management of ophthalmic patients.
Authors are encouraged to submit scientific articles following the following categories, including but not limited to: narrative reviews, systematic reviews, mini-reviews, original research articles, clinical trials, and case reports.
• Studies investigating the role of specific nutrients (e.g. omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals), antioxidants, and dietary patterns in maintaining eye health and preventing eye disease.
• Research that elucidates the molecular and physiological mechanisms (cellular processes, gene expression, signaling pathways) through which diet, exercise and lifestyle factors affect eye health.
• Research into the impact of regular physical activity on eye health and its potential to reduce the risk of eye diseases.
• Studies evaluating the effectiveness of lifestyle and dietary modifications as complementary strategies in the management of existing eye disease.
• Studies that consider the impact of diet, exercise and lifestyle on eye health in various populations and demographic groups.
Keywords: eye disease, nutrients, diet, exercise, lifestyle, eye health
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Eye diseases affect people across a range of factors, including age groups, geographic regions, and social status. As societies around the world experience demographic change and aging, the prevalence of eye-related disorders and diseases, including dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, is increasing. Current research is primarily focused on treating the etiology of the disease. However, there is still a paucity of research into how diet, exercise, and lifestyle influence eye health, which is crucial for routine eye health management and even the primary prevention of eye diseases.
Recent studies have demonstrated that modifiable lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle choices, can have a significant impact on maintaining optimal eye health and preventing eye diseases. For example, strain on the eyes during work that relies heavily on digital interfaces can lead to discomfort, including symptoms such as dryness, which can affect productivity and overall quality of life. Certain diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, have also been linked to a reduced risk of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Additionally, some human micronutrients, such as zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E, have also been shown to be beneficial for eye health.
Understanding the underlying mechanisms by which diet, exercise and lifestyle influence eye health is essential for developing targeted prevention strategies and interventions. This Research Topic aims to delve into the complex interplay between these lifestyle factors and eye health and explore the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying their effects. By gaining insight into these mechanisms, this research aims to provide a scientific basis for evidence-based recommendations and interventions that promote eye health and reduce the risk of eye diseases in diverse populations, and provide more scientific evidence for the clinical management of ophthalmic patients.
Authors are encouraged to submit scientific articles following the following categories, including but not limited to: narrative reviews, systematic reviews, mini-reviews, original research articles, clinical trials, and case reports.
• Studies investigating the role of specific nutrients (e.g. omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals), antioxidants, and dietary patterns in maintaining eye health and preventing eye disease.
• Research that elucidates the molecular and physiological mechanisms (cellular processes, gene expression, signaling pathways) through which diet, exercise and lifestyle factors affect eye health.
• Research into the impact of regular physical activity on eye health and its potential to reduce the risk of eye diseases.
• Studies evaluating the effectiveness of lifestyle and dietary modifications as complementary strategies in the management of existing eye disease.
• Studies that consider the impact of diet, exercise and lifestyle on eye health in various populations and demographic groups.
Keywords: eye disease, nutrients, diet, exercise, lifestyle, eye health
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
