Title: Keratomalacia - A Case Report
Authors: Deepthi Pullepu, Deepthi Janga, V Murali Krishna
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i2.40
Abstract
Xerophthalmia refers to an ocular condition of destructive dryness of conjunctiva and cornea caused due to severe vitamin A deficiency. Usually affects infants, children and women of reproductive age group. It is estimated to affect about one-third of children under the age of five around the world. Keratomalacia means dry and cloudy cornea which melts and perforates, caused due to severe vitamin A deficiency. Here we describe a case of 21 year old female with neurofibromatosis type 1 presenting with keratomalacia.
Keywords: Vitamin A deficiency, Xerophthalmia, Keratomalacia.
