[Severe bilateral ocular affection caused by vitamin A deficiency]

Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2005 Nov;80(11):663-6. doi: 10.4321/s0365-66912005001100008.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Case report: We report a patient with alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis, with associated caloric-protein malnutrition and lipid soluble vitamin deficiencies, along with peripheral ulcerative keratitis in the right eye and necrotizing stromal ulceration with hyphema in the left eye.

Discussion: Although uncommon in developed countries, Vitamin A deficiency must be considered when there is a bilateral corneal affection in alcoholic patients or in patients with gastrointestinal, pancreatic or biliary pathology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Protein-Energy Malnutrition / complications*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / complications*