Question 1

can taking vitamin e cause retinal hemorrhage after vitrectomy (1weekpostop)? the eye vitamin that i want to take has 400 iu and a dv 1667% 2 caps/day

Accepted Answer

Extremely low risk: Talk to your vitreo-retinal surgeon to be safe, as the surgeon will know if there was anything usually concerning regarding postoperative bleeding risk. If your diet is normal &amp; healthy, you won't get deficient in vitamin E anyway. The highest safe level of intake from supplements for adults is 1,500 IU/day for natural forms of vitamin E and 1,100 IU/day for synthetic forms.

Question 2

do vitamin or mineral deficiencies cause splinter hemorrhages?

Accepted Answer

Negative: Splinter hemorrhages are caused by endocarditis, vasculitis, and trauma.  (how did you know the term "splinter hemorrhage" ?)

Question 3

hello im asking for my son hes 14 years old, last month he got splinter hemorrhages in hes fingernails and a very light brown line in hes thump could the cause be vitamin or nutrient deficiency. he also got dents in hes nail and ridges?

Accepted Answer

: First I recommend having a dermatologist examine his fingernails to determine whether these fingernail findings are abnormal ( vertical ridges are not) &amp; attributable to any systematic disease or deficiencies.. Splinter hemorrhages are often caused by trauma but infection on a a heart valve is a possible cause. The dermatologist will order any appropriate tests after the assessment.

Question 4

why did my 14 year old child develop splinter hemorrhages in hes fingernails last month and melanoychia in hes thump its very light brown line, could the causes be vitamin or nutrient deficiency or psoriasis because he has dot pits in hes nail?

Accepted Answer

: I cannot believe an 18 year old male has a 14 year old child.   Thus cannot believe anything else you say until this is cleared up. Try againl

Question 5

is it safe to take high doses of vitamin while also taking a with a high strength retinal?

Accepted Answer

No: High doses of vitamin a, greater than 25, 000 iu per day, can create a toxic hepatitis.  If for any reason your total intake between vegetables and supplements exceeds that level as an adult, your liver function must be measured at least every 6 months.

High doses in children limits long bone growth and stunts height development.

Question 6

what retina vitamin can a patient take?

Accepted Answer

AREDS/AREDS2 Vitamin: In 2001 the national eye institue (via nih) concluded that patients with high risk for armd (age related macular degeneration) who took "antioxidants plus zinc" had the lowest risk of developing advanced stages of armd. No inference that these vitamins would benefit all should be made! if your ophthalmologist indicates that you "are at high risk", then areds/ared2 labeled vitamins may be effective.

Question 7

do vitamins d3 and k2 cross the blood-retinal barrier?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamin K2 is transported in a lipoprotein-associated manner. Vitamin D3 is transported via a receptor (VDR) that is expressed in vascular endothelial cells that line the blood-retinal barrier. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14744039 , https://www5.medicine.wisc.edu/~williams/vitamin_K_review_2008.pdf , http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2573398/

Question 8

do floaters in your eyesight only come from retinal detachmentss? or can it also be from your body lacking vitamins or sumthing else?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous : This is from a vitreous detachment.  There is no link of vitamins or nutrition with this.  Patients who commonly have these are those who are very near sighted, have had any type of intraocular surgery and old age.

Question 9

what kind of vitamins should a 21 year old female take ? i'm tired and weak all the time. i had heavy bleeding for the last 3 months (i fixed that)

Accepted Answer

Need Medical Exam: You need medical evaluation, not necessarily vitamins.  Fatigue could be from anemia and many other conditions.  See doctor soon. In the event that you are healthy and just tired, prenatal vitamins can be a good start.  You don't have to be pregnant to take them.  Many women use them as a regular daily supplement.

Question 10

what kind of vitamins or food should i take to prevent, retina detachment  nd cataracts or what the doctors recommend to prevent all of that?

Accepted Answer

There are no : Vitamins to prevent cataract or retinal detachment. But there are some to keep the eyes otherwise healthy; the antioxidants, the omegas and other minerals important for retinal health, all are found in every day vitamins today.

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Can taking vitamin e cause retinal hemorrhage after vitrectomy (1weekpostop)? the eye vitamin that i want to take has 400 iu and a dv 1667% 2 caps/day

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Do vitamin or mineral deficiencies cause splinter hemorrhages?

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Hello im asking for my son hes 14 years old, last month he got splinter hemorrhages in hes fingernails and a very light brown line in hes thump could the cause be vitamin or nutrient deficiency. he also got dents in hes nail and ridges?

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Why did my 14 year old child develop splinter hemorrhages in hes fingernails last month and melanoychia in hes thump its very light brown line, could the causes be vitamin or nutrient deficiency or psoriasis because he has dot pits in hes nail?

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Is it safe to take high doses of vitamin while also taking a with a high strength retinal?

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What retina vitamin can a patient take?

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Do vitamins d3 and k2 cross the blood-retinal barrier?

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Do floaters in your eyesight only come from retinal detachmentss? or can it also be from your body lacking vitamins or sumthing else?

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What kind of vitamins should a 21 year old female take ? i'm tired and weak all the time. i had heavy bleeding for the last 3 months (i fixed that)

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What kind of vitamins or food should i take to prevent, retina detachment nd cataracts or what the doctors recommend to prevent all of that?

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