Irregularly shaped foam-like plaques on the conjunctiva of the eye, characteristically in vitamin A deficiency, but not considered to be a diagnostic sign without other evidence of deficiency.
Small white spots on the conjunctiva, caused by vitamin A deficiency [Described 1863. After Pierre A. Bitot (1822-88), French physician.]
Shiny foam-like spots on the white of the eye; often observed in malnutrition.
Triangular shiny gray spots on the conjunctiva seen in vitamin A deficiency.