Limbal stem cell deficiency seen in celiac disease variant

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that usually presents with intestinal disorders. Ophthalmic manifestations, though, have been noted, and bilateral limbal stem cell deficiency is rarely reported in celiac disease. The ocular manifestations involve retinopathy, cataract, vitamin A deficiency, and pseudotumor cerebri and its related presentations. Here, we report two siblings with ocular features suggestive of limbal stem cell deficiency and dermatological manifestations that led to the detection of celiac gene defect positivity.
A 35-year-old man presented to the outpatient department

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