SYMPTOMS OF XEROPHTHALMIA, CAUSES AND TREATMENT - OPHTHALMOLOGY

What is xerophthalmia and how to identify



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Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease that is caused by vitamin A deficiency in the body, which leads to dry eyes, and may result in long-term complications such as night blindness or the onset of corneal ulcers, for example. Although it has severe complications, xerophthalmia usually has a cure, which can be achieved by increasing the intake of vitamin A in foods such as whole milk, cheese or eggs, or by supplementation with the vitamin