DR. ABHISHEK KUMAR

DR.ANJU KOCHAR, DR.NABAB ALI KHAN

Abstract

Aim: To determine the spectrum of ocular manifestations in patients with Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency and to establish the relation between the level of Vitamin D with ocular changes. Methods: A cross-sectional, non-interventional, hospital based study, was done on 75 patients with Vitamin D deficiency(<20 ng/ml)/insufficiency(21-29.9ng/ml) who were referred to our department for comprehensive eye examination over a period of 1 year. Results: 66.7% patients had Vitamin D deficiency and 33.3% patients had Vitamin D insufficiency. Among these patients the most common ocular condition was refractive error followed by dry eye disease. 4 patients were diagnosed with Glaucoma and 2 patients with Diabetic Retinopathy. A direct correlation between the level of vitamin D and the severity of ocular finding was observed. Conclusion: Hypovitaminosis D is an emerging problem in those confined to indoors. It has strong ocular implications which must be identified and addressed appropriately.