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  • Title: [Xerophthalmia caused by self-induced deficiency disease].
    Author: Rouland JF, Amzallag T, Bale F, Constantinides G.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 1989; 12(4):273-7. PubMed ID: 2628472.
    Abstract:
    Xerophthalmia is no longer seen in Europe since the 19th century. We report the case of a female patient, aged 33, of french nationality, who presented a clinical picture of major vitamin A deficiency, self-induced and with ocular complications. An untreated long standing depressive condition appeared to be the major etiologic factor. Perforation of a desmetocele necessitated penetrating keratoplasty. Histologic corneal and conjunctival aspects are reported. Oral prescription of vitamin A resulted in considerable clinical improvement. Only 3 similar cases have been previously reported. Clinical manifestations of xerophthalmia are described along with preventive and curative therapy.
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