Oxidative stress is an important pathomechanism found in numerous ocular degenerative
diseases. To provide a better understanding of the mechanism and treatment of …

The eye is a metabolically active structure, constantly exposed to solar radiations making its
structure vulnerable to the high burden of reactive oxygen species (ROS), presenting many …

Nutrients, required by human bodies to perform life-sustaining functions, are obtained from
the diet. They are broadly classified into macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) …

Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive corneal degeneration characterized by structural
changes consisting of progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea. These alterations …

Purpose To conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis on the levels of oxidative stress
markers and antioxidants in keratoconus compared to healthy subject. Method The PubMed …

Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal ectatic condition characterized by focal structural changes,
resulting in progressive thinning, biomechanical weakening, and steeping of the cornea that …

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of vitamin D (Vit D) supplementation on systemic
biomarkers of collagen degradation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and copper metabolism …

Purpose: To assess the possible association between keratoconus (KC) and serum levels of
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), Selenium (Se), Zinc (Zn), and Copper (Cu) and to compare it …

Purpose: To evaluate the serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folic acid (FA) levels
in progressive and nonprogressive patients with keratoconus (KCN). Methods: Fifty-five …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize and compare the
available evidence on the level of vitamin D and antioxidant trace elements between the …