(A18.5+) Tuberculosis of eye
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Diagnosis tuberculosis of eye is diagnosed Women are 2.90% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis tuberculosis of eye
2 919 (3.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis tuberculosis of eye
2 527 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tuberculosis of eye - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 65-69
Disease Features tuberculosis of eye
Tuberculosis of eye - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - tuberculosis of eye
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of eye
- X-ray of chest
- Sputum examination
- Gram stain of conjunctival swab
- Culture of conjunctival swab
- Tuberculin skin test
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Administering antibiotics to fight the infection
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation
- Using topical ointments to reduce the severity of symptoms
- Prescribing steroid eye drops to reduce inflammation
- Performing surgery to remove any infected tissue
- Using laser therapy to reduce the severity of the symptoms
- Performing a visual field test to monitor the progression of the disease
- Prescribing glasses or contact lenses to improve vision
Tuberculosis of eye - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease tuberculosis of eye
Decreased vision
(Impaired vision, Blurred vision, Diminished vision, Reduced vision, Fuzzy vision, Clouded vision, Hazy vision, Poor vision, Weak vision, Low vision)
Decreased vision is a symptom of many underlying conditions. It can range from mild blurring of vision to complete loss of sight. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and may be accompanied by pain, headaches, or double vision. Depending on the underlying cause, it can be partial or complete, affec...
Photophobia
(Light sensitivity, Light intolerance, Light aversion, Light sensitivity disorder, Light-sensitive eyes, Sunlight sensitivity, Intolerance to light, Intolerance to bright light, Discomfort with bright light, Avoidance of light)
Photophobia is an extreme sensitivity to light. Symptoms include squinting, eye pain, and headaches. It can develop due to a variety of causes, including physical and mental health conditions, medications, and eye injuries. It can manifest as an aversion to bright light, or a feeling of discomfort a...
Lacrimation
(Watering eyes, Tearing eyes, Teary eyes, Excessive tearing, Eye watering, Crying eyes, Shedding tears, Lachrymation, Overflowing tears, Watery eyes)
Lacrimation is the excessive production of tears, either from the eyes or from the nose. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as allergies, infections, or irritants. Symptoms typically start with stinging, burning, and itching of the eyes, followed by excessive tearing. Redness and swel...
Eye inflammation
(Eye irritation, Red eyes, Swollen eyes, Itchy eyes, Teary eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Grainy eyes, Burning eyes, Dry eyes, Painful eyes, Inflammation of the eyes)
Eye inflammation is an inflammation or infection of the eye, which can cause redness, itching, swelling, pain, and discharge. It can develop over time due to allergies, bacterial or viral infections, or environmental irritants. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include blurry vision, ex...
Blurred eyes
(Foggy vision, Hazy vision, Fuzzy vision, Cloudy vision, Double vision, Blurry vision, Blind spots, Dim vision, Distorted vision, Wavy vision)
Blurred vision is a common symptom caused by a range of underlying conditions. It is characterized by a decrease in sharpness of vision, making it difficult to distinguish objects. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can affect one or both eyes. It can also manifest as double vision, light sen...
Eye pain
(Ocular pain, Eye ache, Eye discomfort, Eye irritation, Eye strain, Ocular discomfort, Eye tenderness, Eye sensitivity, Eye pressure, Sore eyes, Eye soreness)
Eye pain is an uncomfortable sensation in and around the eyes, ranging from mild to severe. It may be sharp, dull, or burning and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as redness, tearing, and sensitivity to light. It may develop suddenly or gradually and can be caused by a variety of factors, s...