Malnutrition Linked To Vision Loss In New Zealand Children
Some children in New Zealand have lost their vision and registered as blind due to malnutrition. He advised parents of picky eaters to ensure children receive proper nutritional support. The source said the importance of awareness regarding these nutritional risks. Julia Iscado-Payton reported that vitamin A deficiency from poor diets is causing blindness in children. One boy lost his vision before diagnosis due to a diet consisting only of hot chips and Pringles. Rasha Ultae noted another case involving dietary deficiencies. Parents concerned about their children's diets are urged to consult a general practitioner. This follows recent reports of malnutrition-linked blindness in the region. Russia Altai Blind Low Vision New Zealand has identified nine people registered as blind due to this deficiency. The condition is linked to a lack of fruit and vegetable consumption.
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“This is a pretty shocking story and some very rare cases, some children in New Zealand have actually gone blind due to malnutrition.”
“Eye specialists are warning parents that they've seen children who are picky eaters go blind due to malnutrition.”
“Eye specialists are warning parents that they've seen children who are picky eaters go blind due to malnutrition. Blind Low Vision New Zealand says It knows of nine.”
“It'll come as a shock to people that children can lose vision because they aren't eating a balanced diet. We really want to make it clear to people that children do have to have a wide variety of foods.”
“Ophthalmologist Julia Esgardo-Payton says parents need to know all the risks of children not eating a balanced diet. It'll come as a shock to people that children can lose vision because they aren't eating a balanced diet.”
“Julia Esgardo patents say such blindness can be irreversible once the”
“sign experts are warning that there are children in New Zealand who've gone blind due to malnutrition including a boy who eats only hot chips, sprinkles and the occasional Nutella sandwich.”
“Ophthalmologist Dr Julia Isgato-Payton specializes in pediatrics and has seen children her.”
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