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

[edit] Treatment

1. Vitamin A
2. Beta carotene

[edit] External links

• 1174798366 at GPnotebook
• Illustration
• BJO Online
• Online Atlas of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa

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