A Multifaceted Presentation of Xerophthalmia in Autistic Patients

Anuar Zaki Azmi and Sylves Patrick and Mohamad Israk Isa and Shuaibah Ab Ghani (2023) A Multifaceted Presentation of Xerophthalmia in Autistic Patients. Cureus. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2168-8184

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Abstract

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 presented to Ophthalmology screening for varying stages of signs and symptoms. On further assessment, all of our patients have VAD secondary to poor dietary intake, as autistic patients are associated with having selective eating habits. In our case series, we discuss the spectrum of xerophthalmia presentations, which can be mild and can manifest as punctate epithelial erosions to the more blinding complications at the advanced stage of the disease, mainly irreversible optic neuropathy. The primary management is to address the dietary routine coupled with systemic administration of vitamin A.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	xerosis, keratomalacia, autism, xerophthalmia, vitamin a deficiency
Subjects:	R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology > RE1-994 Ophthalmology R Medicine > RE Ophthalmology > RE1-994 Ophthalmology > RE91-912 Particular diseases of the eye
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	15 Feb 2024 10:34
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2024 10:34
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38241

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