EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor: William Charles Caccamise, Sr, MD, Retired Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

*Dr. Caccamise has very generously shared his images of patients taken while operating during the "eye season" in rural India as well as those from his private practice during the 1960's and 1970's. Many of his images are significant for their historical perspective and for techniques and conditions seen in settings in undeveloped areas.

Category: Glaucoma / Iris

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

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.

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