Ancient Egyptians treated Bitot Spots

Bitot spots are an example of an eye manifestation of a systemic disease. They are superficial, irregularly-shaped, foamy gray or white patches that appear on the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers most of the eyeball.


Bitot spots are one of the oldest recorded medical conditions. The ancient Egyptians treated this condition with animal liver more than 3500 years ago. Composed of accumulation of keratinized epithelial debris and secretions, Bitot spots develop into xerophthalmia if not treated. Bitot spots are usually accompanied by ...............

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