Which of the following is true about Bitots spots-
*Bitot's spot are silvery gray spots on temporal side. These are white keratinized epithelium, i.e. Keratin debris. *They occurs in vitamin A deficiency, i.e. in fat malabsorption. Ref: Clinical ophthalmology p.130
Predispose to pingecula
Caused by hyperplasia of goblet cells
Seen with fat malabsorption
Most common site is nasal site of conjunctiva
Miscellaneous