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BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2022 Purpose The aim of this work was to investigate the association between anticholinergic burden or anticholinergic drug use and xerostomia and/or xerophtalmia in elderly through a systematic review of the published literature. Methods A search was carried
E. Prado-Mel +5 more
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BMC Ophthalmology, 2022 Background To determine the effect of sodium hyaluronate combined with recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) on clinical symptoms and inflammation in patients with newly diagnosed xerophthalmia after cataract surgery.
Xuewu Gong, Hongbo Yao, Jing Wu
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Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Introduction. Xerophthalmia is a general term applied to all the ocular manifestations from night blindness through complete corneal destruction (keratomalacia) due to vitamin A deficiency.
Gizachew Tilahun Belete +2 more
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A Multifaceted Presentation of Xerophthalmia in Autistic Patients. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 We report the manifestations of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in three children with underlying autism of different stages. These children were under developmental paediatrician follow-up for autism, and the VAD was not detected until these children ...
Azmi AZ, Patrick S, Isa MIB, Ab Ghani S.
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Xerophthalmia in Picky Eater Children [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Xeropthalmia refers to a range of ocular symptoms caused by vitamin A deficiency (VAD), ranging from night blindness and Bitot's spots to corneal xerosis, ulceration, and keratomalacia, which can lead to blindness. We report two cases of xerophthalmia in children with intellectual disabilities.
Ifwat, Aiman +4 more
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Bilateral keratomalacia secondary to xerophthalmia
Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Introduction: Vitamin A deficiency leads to a wide spectrum of ocular manifestations ranging from conjunctival xerosis to corneal ulceration and perforation. Penetrating keratoplasty along with vitamin A supplementation can save the eye and useful vision. Case: A 10-year-old boy presented with decreased vision in both eyes for 3 months.
Jyoti Sapkota, Rachana Rana
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Xerophthalmia secondary to bowel malabsorption after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [PDF]
GMS Ophthalmology CasesIntroduction: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, obtained through diet. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children in developing countries due to impaired intake (Phanachet el. 2018).
Oyervides-Alvarado, José Arturo +4 more
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Modified classification of xerophthalmia
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1991 "There are many classifications of xerophthalmia in existence. In the present study all these classification have been exhaustively reviewed. Many objections to previous classifications have been raised following experiences with these classifications ...
Singh Kamaljeet
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Frontiers in Surgery, 2021 Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a simple and efficient screening questionnaire to be able to routinely monitor potential radioiodine therapy-induced complications.Materials and Methods: A new radioiodine 6 (RAI-6) questionnaire containing ...
Samanta Buchholzer +11 more
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BMJ Case Reports, 2021 We report a rare presentation of xerophthalmia due to partial pancreatic exocrine insufficiency following Frey’s surgery (pancreatic resection) in a 12-year-old girl.
Supriya Sharma +3 more
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