Disease. Xerophthalmia refers to the spectrum of ocular disease caused by severe Vitamin A deficiency (VAD). Vitamin A serves several essential functions in ...

Xerophthalmia is a group of eye signs and symptoms that can result in blindness. Treatment consists of taking vitamin A.

Mar 4, 2022 · Xeropthalmia refers to a range of ocular symptoms caused by vitamin A deficiency (VAD), ranging from night blindness and Bitot's spots to ...

We report the ocular and systemic manifestations of vitamin A deficiency in a child with a complicated medical history including autism and a restricted diet.

Xerophthalmia is a medical condition where the eye does not produce tears, often due to a lack of vitamin A. Symptoms include dry eyes, conjunctival and corneal ...

It is the purpose of this thesis to present a broad program for the management of total xerophthalmia based on ten years' experience and follow-up of ...

A 5-YEAR-OLD boy with severe autism was referred to the corneal and external disease service with a history of bilateral corneal ulceration.

The primary condition for the occurrence of xerophthalmia is probably dietary inadequacy of vitamin A resulting in a biochemically detectable deficiency state.

Vitamin A deficiency can occur in adults in high resource settings and lead to severe ocular morbidities, and is commonly associated with comorbidities.

Oct 2, 2018 · Treatment of dry eye disease aims to relieve symptoms, and to reduce any risk of ocular surface damage. Tear film homeostasis should be restored ...