THE EFFECT OF SERUM 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D ON VISUAL FIELDS IN MODERATE - HIGH MYOPIA
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November 1, 2023
April 8, 2024
Abstract
Introduction & Objectives
Myopia is a visual impairment problem that constantly increases, causing global health problems
and economic burdens. Previous studies have concluded that vitamin D deficiency is associated with
decreased visual acuity and visual function. To determine the relationship between serum 25(OH)D
levels and visual fields in moderate to high myopia
Methods
This study was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. Visual function tests
performed were visual acuity test, Humphrey visual field analyzer, and ELISA test for serum
25(OH)D.
Results
The study consisted of 50 subjects with moderate to high myopia with 39 subjects was females (60%)
and mean age of 26.62±3.70 years. The distribution of moderate myopia and high myopia was 30%
and 20% with a mean spherical equivalent of -5.11±1.54 D. Twenty four subjects (48%) had serum
25(OH)D deficiency, 1 subject (2%) had insufficiency of serum 25(OH)D with an average level of
44.56±41.45 ng/ml. Fischer's Exact analysis on the right eye revealed 7 subjects (29.2%) had serum
25(OH)D deficiency and insufficiency with visual field defect (p=0.001). On the left eye, 6 subjects
(25%) had serum 25(OH)D deficiency and insufficiency with visual field defect (p=0.132).
Conclusion
There was statistically significant relationship between serum 25(OH)D levels and visual field in
moderate to high myopia in one eye.
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