Anterior Segment Findings in Vitamin A Deficiency: A Case Series. (5th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rubino, Pierangela; Mora, Paolo; Ungaro, Nicola; Gandolfi, Stefano A.; Orsoni, Jelka G.
• Other Names: Machida Shigeki Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in ophthalmological medicine. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10-05
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology; Eye Diseases; Eye -- Diseases; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/181267
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6722

Abstract

Abstract : Vitamin A deficiency is a rare but vision threatening disorder in the developed world, which can lead to blindness for severe keratomalacia with cornea scarring and perforation or night blindness due to impaired dark adaptation. Conversely, the disease is quite common in developing countries, as a consequence of chronic malnutrition. The correct diagnosis and therapy with prompt vitamin A supplementation avoid blindness. We report a series of 3 local cases with different age and causes for vitamin A deficiency. The diagnostic workup, therapy, and prognosis are discussed.