Vitamin D may be beneficial for dry eye Original paper

In this meta-analysis of intervention studies, a vitamin D supplement improved dry eye signs and symptoms.

This Study Summary was published on September 2, 2024.

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In this meta-analysis of intervention studies, a vitamin D supplement improved dry eye signs and symptoms.

What was studied?

The effect of a vitamin D supplement on dry eye.

The following outcomes were assessed:

  • Corneal fluorescein staining score
  • Eyelid hyperemia
  • Eye pain
  • Ocular Surface Disease Index score
  • Schirmer’s Test score
  • Tear breakup time
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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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Anything else I need to know?

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This Study Summary was published on September 2, 2024.