Could a vitamin and sunshine replace costly eye surgery?
NCT ID NCT03095235
First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking vitamin B2 (riboflavin) by mouth and getting 15 minutes of natural sunlight each day could strengthen the cornea in people with keratoconus or post-LASIK cornea thinning. The approach was based on a small earlier study that showed promising results. The trial was terminated early, so the full effectiveness and safety are not confirmed.
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University of South Florida Department of Ophthalmology
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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