Severe Vitamin A Deficiency and Xerophthalmia Leading to Corneal Perforation
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https://doi.org/10.62856/djcro.v1i1.13Keywords:
vitamin A deficiency, xerosis, nutritional optic neuropathy, corneal perforation, penetrating keratoplastyAbstract
Purpose: To highlight the ocular manifestations and complications of severe vitamin A deficiency
Observations: A 42-year-old female with history of alcoholism presented with severe malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency, xerosis, and optic neuropathy, which was complicated by corneal perforation.
Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of considering nutritional deficiencies in patients presenting with chronic visual symptoms. The potential for severe vitamin A deficiency to induce corneal perforation necessitates its consideration in patients harboring risk factors such as alcoholism, inadequate nutritional intake, and conditions associated with malabsorption.
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