Ophthalmology General e008417b

Keratomalacia is -

Occurs due to Vit-A deficiency

Relatively benign condition

First feature of Vit- A deficiency

Also seen in retinitis pigmentosa

High-Yield Explanation

Keratomalacia is due to deficiency of vitamin A. It is not relatively benign. Larger stromal defects in keratomalacia commonly result in blindness. Earliest symptom is nightblindness and earliest sign is conjunctival xerosis. Retinitis pigmentosa does not cause keratomalacia.

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