vitamin a deficiency presenting with ‘itchy eyes'
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Abstract
We present the case of an 88-year-old female living in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia who developed vitamin A deficiency manifesting as ‘itchy eyes' due to a bizarre dietary habit. Slit lamp examination revealed Bitot's spots and a subsequent vitamin A serum level test revealed severe deficiency. An electroretinogram showed grossly reduced a- and b-wave amplitudes consistent with generalised rod and cone dysfunction - these parameters showed marked improvement 5 months post supplementation. This case highlights the presence of vitamin A deficiency in the developed world and that a careful dietary history should be taken when assessing a patient complaining of ‘itchy eyes'. Timely diagnosis and treatment may result in dramatic resolution of symptoms and signs as well as prevention of serious morbidity.
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| Authors | ;Matthew Hao Lee;Marc G. Sarossy;Ehud Zamir |
| Journal | bilimsel tamamlayıcı tıp regülasyon ve nöral terapi dergisi |
| Year | 2015 |
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