Gupta, MukeshJora, RakeshBhatia, RaviPareek, Ashok2005-10-082009-05-302005-10-082009-05-302005-10-08Gupta M, Jora R, Bhatia R, Pareek A. Keratomalacia in a neonate secondary to maternal vitamin A deficiency. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2005 Oct; 72(10): 881-2http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/83195A 40-day-old male child was admitted with complaints of not opening eyes from 2-3 days after birth. A diagnosis of X3-B keratomalacia was made. The treatment was done with vitamin-A to which the patient had responded. The mother of the baby had a history of night blindness throughout the pregnancy for which she was also treated. Keratomalacia secondary to vitamin-A deficiency is rare in neonates, although in children it is reported form developing countries.engAdultAge FactorsCorneal Diseases --drug therapyCorneal Opacity --etiologyCorneal Ulcer --drug therapyFemaleHumansInfantMaleNight Blindness --drug therapyPhotophobia --etiologyPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVitamin A --administration & dosageVitamin A Deficiency --drug therapyCase Reports