Ophthalmic manifestations of nutritional deficiencies: A mini review
Hashem Abu Serhan, Huthaifa W Alma’aitah, Sara Irshaidat, Muhammad Atif Ameer, Muhammad Sohaib Asghar, Muhammad Junaid Tahir
Abstract
Balanced nutrition is crucial for a healthy eye and vision. Many nutritional deficiencies can result in vision impairment. This article reviews the ocular manifestations of vitamin deficiencies, including vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E, and minerals such as zinc. It discusses different ophthalmic symptoms and signs, including dry eye disease, corneal xerosis, decreased night vision, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and retinal changes similar to retinitis pigmentosa. We strongly recommend using multi-vitamin supplements for treating many diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMacular degenerationBlindnessRetinitis pigmentosaXerophthalmiaVitaminOphthalmologyVitamin B12Vitamin A deficiencyDermatologyRetinalOptometryRetinolInternal medicineBiomedical Research and PathophysiologyHeme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon MonoxideFolate and B Vitamins Research