eye disorders
Keratomalacia
Introduction
Keratomalacia is an eye disorder that involves drying and clouding of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil) due to Vitamin A Deficiency in people with undernutrition. deficiency can lead to Corneal Ulcer and bacterial infections. Vitamin Adeficiency can lead to night blindness (poor vision in the dark). Doctors diagnose keratomalacia based on the appearance of the person's cornea. Treatment includes correcting thevitamin Adeficiency with an improved diet or supplements and using antibiotic eye drops or ointments for any infection. 