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Xerophthalmia: Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines by Lintya Andani is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Vitamin A deficiency can cause xerophthalmia, a condition that can progress to irreversible blindness if left untreated. Early symptoms include night blindness and dry eyes, which can develop into corneal ulcerations and softening of the cornea. Treatment involves high doses of retinol to save vision and prevent complications, while prevention focuses on routine vitamin A supplementation of children and mothers.
- Author
- Lintya Andani
- Language
- EN