EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Prof of Ophthalmology-U of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Category: Glaucoma
Diagnosis: Vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia OU- in an infant from rural India

Vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia OU- in an infant from rural India

Image Comments:

This infant demonstrated vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia. The infant was admitted immediately to the Kurji Holy Family Hospital as an acute emergency.Perforation of both corneas is an ever present threat without immediate treatment Treatment consisted of: intensive parenteral vitamins, cycloplegic drops OU, and antibiotic drops OU.

Vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia OU- in an infant from rural India


Vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia OU- in an infant from rural India


Vitamin A deficiency with acute keratomalacia OU- in an infant from rural India


 

 

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