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However, the extent of vitamin D deficiency in individuals with DR remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate serum vitamin D levels in adults with DR. Methods: A literature was retrieved using the Embase, PubMed and Cochrane databases to identify observational studies that evaluated the levels of 25(OH)DS, 1,25(OH)2D5 or total 25(OH)D in the serum of patients with DR. A total of 31 independent studies were included for meta-analysis. Results: The pooled mean concentration of total 25(OH)D among individuals with diabetes was 16.04 ng\/mL (95% CI: 15.13-16.96; I2 = 98.8%), while the mean serum level of 25(OH)D3 in those with DR was 10.68 ng\/mL (95% CI: 5.94-15.41; I2 = 99.5%), both significantly below the normal reference range. The average concentration of 1,25(OH)2D3 was 31.14 pg\/mL (95% CI: 24.35-37.94; I2 = 98.8%). 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