observational
    2016

    Vitamin D supplementation for patients with dry eye syndrome refractory to conventional treatment

    Bae SH, Shin YJ, Kim HK, Hyon JY, Wee WR, Park SG

    Published in Scientific Reports

    Key Findings

    Intramuscular cholecalciferol in vitamin D deficient patients improved tear break-up time and OSDI symptom scores at 2-10 weeks.

    Conclusions

    Correcting vitamin D deficiency may improve refractory dry eye symptoms.

    Limitations

    Small, non-randomised, no placebo group.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin D
    Vitamin

    Vitamin D supplementation improved tear break-up time and Ocular Surface Disease Index scores in patients refractory to conventional treatment.

    Outcomes Measured

    Eye Health Support

    Vitamin D supplementation improved tear break-up time and ocular surface symptom scores.

    Related Health Concerns

    Dry Eyes

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:105
    Duration:10 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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