Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, Gomabai Netralaya, Vikas Nagar, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, India
Research Article
Vitamin D Levels in Recurrent Herpetic Keratitis: Does Vitamin D Supplementation Prevent Recurrence?
Author(s): Sarfaraz Khan*, Youssr Louati and Philippe Gottrau
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between herpes virus reactivation and serum vitamin D levels in patients with recurrent herpetic keratitis.
Methods: This study included 33 eyes of 33 patients with recurrent (more than 2 episodes) herpetic keratitis. The control group was formed of 31 age and gender-matched healthy volunteers who have had no systemic disease and, no herpetic eye diseases previously. Serum vitamin D levels were investigated in the patients and control group and the two groups were compared. Oral vitamin D treatment was given to the patients with low vitamin D according to the guideline of the International Endocrinology Association (IEA). Serum vitamin D levels were measured at the 6-month and compared with the initial serum vitamin D levels. Patients were followed for recurrence of herpetic.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.22.13.919