Importance of Vitamin D in Dry Eye Relief

Importance of Vitamin D in Dry Eye Relief

Recent clinical studies indicate people with Vitamin D deficiency is often associated with chronic dry eye syndrome.  

What are the symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency?

• Tingling fingers and toes. 
• Tired ALL the time.
• Horrible, deep bone aches all night long.
•  Dry, irritated eyes. 
• Legs falling asleep in the middle of a 60 minute workout. 

• Random "electric zings" that shot through calf and elbow that felt like someone just flicked ice cold water droplets on the skin, although nothing was ever there. 

 Clinical Research Study

This is an abstract of a recently published article 

This is an abstract from a  recent publication in Acta Opthalmol, May, 2017

Clinical study was done at Department of Ophthalmology at Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital in Korea

The clinical study took people with dry eyes and control. They Evaluated people with Vitamin D deficiency measured in the blood, and dry eye measurements such as Tear Breakup Test, (TBUT) Shrimer's Test ( tear volume) and Ocular Surgace Disease INdex (OSDI), plus fluorescent staining.  

 

Results indicate TBUT and Tear Volume were directly correlated with Serum Vitamine D Deficiency.  

These 2 parameters, lack of tear volume ( lacrimal gland deficiency) and TBUT ( tear not thick enough) are the key factors in chronic dry eyes.   

 

Vitamin D's Role in Health

 

This very important vitamin has many positive effects on the body, including a role in

• reducing inflammation, 

• reducing the risk of depression and even death from cardiovascular disease. 

   

  • It may also play a role in the prevention of Diabetes, Hypertension, Multiple Sclerosis, asthma, sleep apnea, dental caries, and allergy. 

   

  Who is at Risk 

  
  
  low vitamin D levels have also been associated with increased dry eye signs and symptoms, Those at higher risk include individuals who are homebound (or work-bound!), vegans, obese individuals, or those with reduced kidney or GI function, to name a few. It’s estimated that one in every two people are at risk for Vitamin D deficiency, and that risk increases with age.
   

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Jin KW, Ro JW, Shin YJ, Hyon JY, Wee WR, Park SG. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017 May;95(3):e230-e235.

 

References

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6. Jin KW, Ro JW, Shin YJ, Hyon JY, Wee WR, Park SG. Correlation of vitamin D levels with tear film stability and secretion in patients with dry eye syndrome. Acta Ophthalmol. 2017 May;95(3):e230-e235.