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(E50.5) Vitamin a deficiency with night blindness
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10 059 in individuals diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with night blindness confirmed
Diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with night blindness is diagnosed Women are 0.51% more likely than Men
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0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis vitamin a deficiency with night blindness
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease vitamin a deficiency with night blindness - Men and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 45-49, 65-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-44, 50-64, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-39, 50-59, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 40-49, 60-94
Disease Features vitamin a deficiency with night blindness
Absence or low individual and public risk
Vitamin a deficiency with night blindness - what does this mean
Vitamin a deficiency with night blindness occurs when the body does not receive enough dietary vitamin a, leading to a decrease in the production of the light-sensitive pigment rhodopsin in the retina, resulting in impaired vision in dim light or darkness.
What happens during the disease - vitamin a deficiency with night blindness
Vitamin a deficiency results in night blindness due to a decrease in the production of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment in the retina of the eye. this decreases the retina’s ability to absorb and respond to light, resulting in poor night vision. vitamin a deficiency can also cause dryness and inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye, leading to further vision problems.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of eyes
- Retinal examination
- Blood tests to measure Vitamin A levels
- Ophthalmoscopy to check the health of the retina
- Visual field test to check for peripheral vision
- Dark adaptation test to measure the time it takes for the eyes to adjust to darkness
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness
- Increase dietary intake of Vitamin A rich foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, and liver.
- Take Vitamin A supplements as prescribed by a doctor.
- Consume foods high in beta-carotene, such as apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, and papayas.
- Increase intake of foods containing zinc, such as oysters, beef, and fortified cereals.
- Increase exposure to natural light during the day.
- Avoid bright lights at night.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright light.
- See an ophthalmologist regularly for an eye exam.
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Vitamin a deficiency with night blindness - Prevention
Vitamin a deficiency with night blindness can be prevented by consuming foods that are high in vitamin a such as dark green leafy vegetables, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy products, and fortified foods. additionally, supplements that contain vitamin a can also be taken to ensure adequate intake of the vitamin.