Keratomalacia
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Keratomalacia is an eye disorder that involves drying and clouding of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil) due to vitamin A deficiency in people with undernutrition.
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to corneal ulcers and bacterial infections.
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to night blindness (poor vision in the dark).
Doctors diagnose keratomalacia based on the appearance of the person
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