Open AccessBilateral Corneal Melting in a Pediatric Patient with Severe Vitamin A Deficiency: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Zabih Ur Rahman Roheen,
Mirwais Saleh,
Tawfiq Ahmad Mushkani
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s363384
Subject(s) - medicine , vitamin a deficiency , vitamin , intensive care medicine , ophthalmology , pediatrics , retinol
Keratomalacia refers to an ocular destructive dryness of the cornea that results from severe vitamin A deficiency. It is an ocular condition, usually affecting both eyes. It affects infants, children and women of reproductive age. In developing countries, vitamin A deficiency in the diet and associated keratomalacia are a major cause of childhood blindness.