title: Xerophthalmia and intracranial hypertension in an autistic child with vitamin A deficiency.
abstract: The authors present a 10-year-old boy with autism and idiopathic intracranial hypertension referred for evaluation of dry eyes. When questioned, the patient's parents reported that he had a restricted diet. Laboratory testing revealed hypovitaminosis A. The symptoms and signs of xerophthalmia rapidly resolved with oral and topical vitamin A supplementation.
authors.forename: Craig D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Elias I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Traboulsi
authors.forename: A David
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Rothner
authors.forename: Bennie H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Jeng
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D014802:Vitamin A Deficiency / Q000150:complications*