The contributory roles of vitamin D in ocular and visual health have long been discussed,
with numerous studies pointing to the adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency. In this paper …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a complex multifactorial disease and the
primary cause of legal and irreversible blindness among individuals aged≥ 65 years in …

PURPOSE: To present the current understanding of age-related macular degeneration
(AMD) pathogenesis, based on clinical evidence, epidemiologic data, histopathologic …

This report reviews evidence on disorders related to inadequate vitamin D repletion in older
people. Vitamin D is as essential for bone health in adults as in children, preventing …

Polymorphisms in genes encoding proteins involved in vitamin D metabolism and transport
are recognised to influence vitamin D status. Syntheses of genetic association studies …

Biomarkers can help unravel mechanisms of disease and identify new targets for therapy.
They can also be useful in clinical practice for monitoring disease progression, evaluation of …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of irreversible visual loss and
the disease burden is rising world-wide as the population ages. Both environmental and …

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between serum 25 (OH) D levels and
axial length (AL) and myopia in 6-year-old children. A total of 2666 children aged 6 years …

Purpose.: Vitamin D 3 is a secosteroid mainly synthesized from the conversion of the skin
precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol (7DHC) to vitamin D 3 by ultraviolet (UV) B sunlight …

Vitamin D is a multifunctional hormone that is now known to play a significant role in a
variety of biological functions in addition to its traditional role in regulating calcium …