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What is the definition of Keratomalacia?
Keratomalacia is a disease of the eye caused by a severe dietary or malabsorption deficiency of vitamin A that causes changes in the cornea. Keratomalacia usually affects both eyes. Keratomalacia is rare in developed countries but can occur as a complication of any condition that affects absorption of vitamin A, such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, liver disease, or intestinal bypass surgery. In some developing countries, keratomalacia is a major cause of blindness in malnourished children.
What are the symptoms of Keratomalacia?
Early symptoms of keratomalacia may include night blindness, dry eye syndrome, decreased tear production, and progressive wrinkling, cloudiness, and softening of the corneas.
Late symptoms of keratomalacia may include the appearance of dry, foamy, silver-gray lesions (Bitot spots) on the membranes covering the whites of the eyes (sclera); infection or rupture of the cornea; and blindness.
Keratomalacia may be accompanied by other symptoms of vitamin A deficiency, such as mental retardation; growth delay; dry, scaly skin; anemia; enlarged liver and spleen; and increased infections.
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What are the current treatments for Keratomalacia?
Treatment of keratomalacia involves correcting the vitamin A deficiency with adequate nutrition and vitamin A supplementation as well as identifying any underlying disorders that may be causing malabsorption, such as ulcerative colitis or liver disease, among others.
Antibiotics and/or topical eye ointments may be administered to treat infections associated with keratomalacia, in addition to eyedrops to counteract dry eye.
Who are the top Keratomalacia Local Doctors?
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Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC
1 Granite Point Dr, Ste 100,
Wyomissing, PA
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.
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Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
1 Guthrie Sq,
Sayre, PA
Languages Spoken:
English
Lester Mcdonald is an Ophthalmologist in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Keratomalacia, Pterygium, Uveitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.
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Caille, FR
Thomas Dulaurent practices in Caille, France. Mr. Dulaurent is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. His top areas of expertise are Keratomalacia, Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
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