keratomalacia

[US]/ˌkɛrətəʊməˈleɪʃə/
[UK]/ˌkɛrətoʊməˈleɪʃə/

Translation

n.A condition in which the cornea becomes soft and may perforate, usually associated with severe vitamin A deficiency.
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Phrases & Collocations

keratomalacia develops

keratomalacia symptoms

keratomalacia treatment

keratomalacia diagnosis

keratomalacia patient

severe keratomalacia

keratomalacia causes

keratomalacia progression

keratomalacia management

keratomalacia case

Example Sentences

severe keratomalacia can lead to corneal perforation and permanent vision loss if left untreated.

bilateral keratomalacia was diagnosed in the toddler after months of malnutrition.

progressive keratomalacia requires immediate intervention to save remaining vision.

keratomalacia due to vitamin a deficiency remains a leading cause of blindness in developing countries.

the ophthalmologist identified early signs of keratomalacia in the infant.

keratomalacia associated with measles infection was successfully treated with high-dose vitamin a.

public health programs aim to eliminate keratomalacia through nutritional supplementation.

the rare form of keratomalacia appeared in patients with autoimmune disorders.

emergency surgery was performed to prevent complete corneal melting in keratomalacia cases.

early detection of keratomalacia can prevent irreversible eye damage.

keratomalacia treatment involves aggressive vitamin a therapy and infection control.

the correlation between malnutrition and keratomalacia is well-established in medical literature.

prevention of keratomalacia focuses on adequate vitamin a intake during childhood.

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