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Which disease is caused by vitamin A deficiency?

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Mouliya Karthikeyan
Mouliya Karthikeyan 4 months ago
Its primary disease manifestation is xerophthalmia (a spectrum of severe eye condition)
Night Blindness (Nyctalopia): Often the first clinical sign. The retina lacks enough retinol to form rhodopsin, making it difficult or impossible to see in low light or darkness.
Bitot’s Spots: Foamy, silvery-white triangular patches that build up on the whites of the eyes (conjunctiva).
Corneal Xerosis & Ulceration: Extreme dryness of the cornea leads to cloudiness, pitting, and open sores.
Keratomalacia: The cornea softens and liquefies, causing permanent, irreversible blindness.