Abstract:Background: Retinal vein occlusion in diabetic retinopathy resulting in visual impairment and complete vision loss is well-known especially in older population. Ischemic occlusion of retinal vein can cause macular edema, macular ischemia and neovascularization which might end up in complete vision loss. Role of Vitamin D in maintaining vasculature and function of endothelium is evident from a number of studies. This study aims to estimate vitamin D levels in individuals with retinal vein occlusions.
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