Tag: Keratomalacia
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Xerophthalmia (vitamin A deficiency)
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Xérophtalmie the term means all the ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency in the absence of treatment, xerophthalmia can progress to permanent blindness. In endemic areas, vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia affect mainly children (especially those suffering from malnutrition and measles) and pregnant women. Disorders related to vitamin A deficiency can be prevented by administration…
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