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Xerophthalmia is a result of insufficient amount of

Xerophthalmia—a progressive eye disease marked by severe dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea that can lead to night blindness and corneal ulceration—is caused by an…

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Xerophthalmia—a progressive eye disease marked by severe dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea that can lead to night blindness and corneal ulceration—is caused by an insufficient amount (deficiency) of Vitamin A.

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