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Editorial: The Impact of Light Exposure on Myopia Development

  • By

  • Natali Gutierrez-Rodriguez

  • Valentina Bilbao-Malavé

  • Manuel Garza-León

  • Sandra Johana Ganzón-Parra

  • Jorge González-Zamora

  • Sergio Recalde Maestre

  • September 2, 2026

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Objective:

To examine the role of light exposure in the development and progression of myopia.

Approach:
  • Epidemiological Research: Investigated the protective effects of outdoor exposure against myopia onset and the impact of lifestyle patterns.
  • Biological Mechanisms: Explored physiological and molecular mechanisms linking light exposure to ocular growth regulation.
  • Measurement Techniques: Assessed methods for quantifying outdoor light exposure, including conjunctival ultraviolet autofluorescence (CUVAF).
  • Therapeutic Approaches: Reviewed light-mediated treatments, particularly low-level red-light therapy, and their effects on myopia progression.
Key Findings:
  • Outdoor exposure duration is protective against myopia onset, as reported in epidemiological studies.
  • CUVAF may serve as an objective indicator of outdoor exposure and myopia risk, according to recent research.
  • Low-level red-light therapy shows promise in reducing myopia progression, based on systematic reviews.
  • Green spaces in urban settings encourage outdoor activity and visual stimuli, as highlighted in various studies.
Limitations:
  • Challenges in precise measurement of individual light exposure.
  • Uncertainties regarding the mechanisms by which light affects ocular development.
  • Need for longitudinal studies to assess the long-term efficacy and safety of light-based interventions.

Original Source(s)

Editorial: The role of light in myopia

  • by Natali Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Valentina Bilbao-Malavé, Manuel Garza-León, Sandra Johana Ganzón-Parra, Jorge González-Zamora, Sergio Recalde Maestre

  • September 2, 2026

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