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(H43.8) Other disorders of vitreous body
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750 096 in individuals diagnosis other disorders of vitreous body confirmed
Diagnosis other disorders of vitreous body is diagnosed Men are 2.69% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis other disorders of vitreous body
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other disorders of vitreous body
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other disorders of vitreous body - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features other disorders of vitreous body
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other disorders of vitreous body - what does this mean
Other disorders of the vitreous body occur when the vitreous body, the gel-like substance that fills the eyeball, becomes damaged or altered. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, trauma, inflammation, and degenerative diseases. symptoms can include floaters, blurred vision, and flashes of light. treatment may involve surgery, laser therapy, or medications.
What happens during the disease - other disorders of vitreous body
Other disorders of the vitreous body can be caused by a variety of conditions, including inflammation, degeneration, trauma, or abnormal development. these conditions can cause the vitreous to become cloudy, filled with inflammatory cells, or otherwise altered, leading to decreased vision and other visual disturbances. in some cases, the vitreous may become detached from the retina, leading to further vision loss. treatment for these disorders may include medications, surgery, or other interventions.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Ultrasound
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Indocyanine Green Angiography
- B-Scan Ultrasound
- Optical Biometry
- Pachymetry
- Fundus Autofluorescence
- Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To treat Other Disorders of the Vitreous Body
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and pain
- Perform laser surgery to remove abnormal tissue
- Perform vitrectomy to remove the vitreous gel
- Inject medications into the eye to reduce pressure
- Perform cryotherapy to freeze the abnormal tissue
- Prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe steroids to reduce inflammation
- Perform scleral buckling to repair a detached retina
- Perform scleral patching to repair a tear in the retina
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other disorders of vitreous body - Prevention
To prevent other disorders of the vitreous body, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and exercising regularly. additionally, regular eye exams can help to detect any abnormalities in the vitreous body early, allowing for timely intervention and treatment.