keratomalacia

Introduction

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

More general terms

• corneal disease (keratopathy)

Additional terms

• vitamin A deficiency (hyporetinemia)