Post-measles Keratopathy - a recurring problem in Nigerian children

Abstract

Summary: Three cases of post-measles keratopathy are presented to demonstrate the interactions of malnutrition, young age of contracting measles infection, vitamin A deficiency and traditional eye medication in influencing its occurrence and outcome. In the three cases reported, the only child with a good outcome was the one who had been immunized against measles and did not receive traditional eye medication. It is suggested that campaign for measles immunization should be intensified.