Keratomalacia

(medicine) Degeneration of the cornea characterized by infiltration and keratinization of the epithelium, eventually leading to thinning and perforation of the cornea; generally occurs in vitamin A deficiency.

Progressive softening and ulceration of the cornea, due to vitamin A deficiency. Blindness is usually inevitable unless the deficiency is corrected at an early stage.

Softening and necrosis of the cornea associated with vitamin A deficiency.

Keratomalacia
Classification and external resources
ICD-10	E50.4
ICD-9	264.4, 371.45
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Keratomalacia is an eye disorder that leads to a dry cornea. One of its major causes is Vitamin A deficiency.

See also

• Xerophthalmia
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

External links

• Merck
• webMD

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