Xeropthalmia or hard dry cornea is caused by a severe deficiency in which vitamin?
a. vitamin A c. vitamin D
b. vitamin C d. vitamin E
A
Vitamin A deficiency can lead to excessively dry eyes and foamy-looking spots on the eyes; a severe deficiency can lead to hard dry cornea known as xerophthalmia.
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