glossary-xerophthalmia
Xerophthalmia
Definition: A serious eye condition caused by severe Vitamin A Deficiency that leads to dry eyes, vision problems, and in advanced cases, permanent blindness. Xerophthalmia is rare in the United States and most developed countries due to vitamin A in the food supply, but it remains a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide.
Parent Tip: Xerophthalmia is not something most parents in the US need to worry about for their healthy child eating a typical diet. The condition develops when a child has a severe and prolonged vitamin A deficiency, usually due to malnutrition, certain digestive disorders that prevent vitamin A absorption, or very restrictive diets. If your child eats a varied diet that includes some vitamin A rich foods (sweet potatoes, carrots, dairy, eggs, leafy greens, liver), they are extremely unlikely to develop this condition.
Early Signs to Watch For
- Difficulty seeing in dim light or night blindness
- Dry, gritty feeling in the eyes
- White or gray spots on the white of the eye
- Sensitivity to bright light
- Cloudiness or ulcers on the cornea (advanced sign requiring immediate care)
When to Call the Doctor
- Persistent dry eyes or vision changes in a child
- Concerns about your child's diet or growth
- Diagnosed digestive or absorption disorders (cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, chronic diarrhea)
- Very restrictive eating patterns or feeding difficulties
Why It Matters: Xerophthalmia is almost always preventable with adequate nutrition. In the US, the main risk groups are children with absorption disorders, severe feeding difficulties, or unusually restrictive diets. If you have concerns about your child's nutrition, vision, or growth, your pediatrician is the right starting point. Catching vitamin A deficiency early prevents permanent eye damage and is fully treatable with supplementation under medical supervision.
Related Terms: Dehydration, Eye Injury, Eyelid Swelling, Injury Prevention
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