eye disorders
Keratomalacia
Introduction
Keratomalacia is degeneration of the cornea caused by nutritional deficiency. Keratomalacia is caused by Vitamin A Deficiency typically in patients with protein-calorie undernutrition. It is characterized by a hazy, dry cornea. Lack of tears causes extreme dryness of the eyes, and foamy spots appear on the temporal and often nasal bulbar conjunctiva (Bitot spots). Night blindness may occur. For further details, including specific therapy, see Vitamin A Deficiency . 