The authors present a 10-year-old boy with autism and idiopathic intracranial hypertension referred for evaluation of dry eyes. When questioned, the patient's parents reported that he had a restricted diet. Laboratory testing revealed hypovitaminosis A. The symptoms and signs of xerophthalmia rapidly resolved with oral and topical vitamin A supplementation.
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