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keratomalacia

softening of the cornea Etiology: - vitamin A deficiency Clinical manifestations: - night blindness - xerophthalmia (dry eyes) - corneal cloudiness, Bitot spots Complications: - corneal infection - corneal rupture Management: - vitamin A replacement

Related

vitamin A deficiency (hyporetinemia)

General

corneal disease (keratopathy)

References

  1. Keratomalacia http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/keratomalacia