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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?
Experienced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Kevin Shah
Ophthalmology
Experienced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Kevin Shah
Ophthalmology

Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC

1 Granite Point Dr, Ste 100, 
Wyomissing, PA 
610-378-1344
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Advanced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Claudia F. Busse
Pediatrics
Advanced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Claudia F. Busse
Pediatrics
Cedar Crest Blvd & I-78, 
Allentown, PA 
610-402-6700
Languages Spoken:
English, German
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Philosophy of care | Medical care means partnership and teamwork with patients and their families based on an individual approach. | Why I entered medicine | Pediatrics is a wonderful field, allowing me to work with children and their families, and applying science by providing medical care. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, exploring and the arts. Dr. Busse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratomalacia, Malnutrition, Febrile Neutropenia, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Busse is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Vishal Jhanji
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Keratomalacia
Dr. Vishal Jhanji
Ophthalmology

UPMC Vision Institute

1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
412-663-5407
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Punjabi
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Vishal Jhanji is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jhanji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratomalacia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jhanji is currently accepting new patients.

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