Bitot's spots

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Bitot’s spots are the buildup of keratin debris located superficially in the conjunctiva, which are oval, triangular or irregular in shape. It is a sign of vitamin A deficiency and is associated with night blindness. In ancient Egypt, this was treated with animal liver.

1. Vitamin A
2. Beta carotene

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• Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa

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