Bitot ’s Spots following Bariatric Surgery: An Ocular Manifestation of a Systemic Disease

Conclusions: Nutritional deficiencies following bariatric surgery are common and can be disruptive to normal systemic health and visual function. Given that the number of patients pursuing bariatric surgery for weight loss management has increased over the past 50 years, eye care professionals should be aware of the ophthalmic manifestations associated with micronutrient deficiency.Case Rep Ophthalmol 2017;8:581 –589
Source: Case Reports in Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research