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Vitamin D deficiency and eye problem
Can there be problems in eyes due to Vitamin D deficiency?
My 25-hydroxy vitamin D is 11.7ng/mol.
My eyes have following problems:
Foreign body sensation, sometimes itching, irritation on splashing water in my eyes, get irritated/redness easily whenever I go out in dust/sunlight, apply any eye makeup product like kajal.
Several medicines of dryness in eyes recommended by doctors didn't work for my eyes.
Could it be related to Vitamin D deficiency?
Hello
Vitamin D deficiency does not cause these symptoms in eye
These are suggestive of dryness
Try
A. Cold compresses
B. use goggles when in sunlight
C avoid direct exposure of eye to air
D. Restrict screen use like mobile, laptop
E. Use lubricating eyedrop like refresh tears frequently
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