Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin ______

Question:

 

Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin ______

Solution:

 

·        Xerophthalmia caused by a severe vitamin A deficiency is described by pathologic dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea.

·        The conjunctiva becomes dry, thick and wrinkled.

·        If untreated, it can lead to corneal ulceration and ultimately to blindness as a result of corneal damage.

Answered By: Harshit Yadav (Gwalior)