Chapter 4 - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)»Other nutritional deficiencies (E50-E64)»Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency (E50.7)
E50.7
Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency
Related indications (MeSH) (2)
Dry Eye Syndromes234 drugs (89 approved, 145 experimental)
Corneal and conjunctival dryness due to deficient tear production, predominantly in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Filamentary keratitis or erosion of the conjunctival and corneal epithelium may be caused by these disorders. Sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the eye and burning of the eyes may occur.
Xerophthalmia4 drugs (2 approved, 2 experimental)
Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.