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(H40.0) Glaucoma suspect
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4 314 298 in individuals diagnosis glaucoma suspect confirmed
2 013 deaths with diagnosis glaucoma suspect
Diagnosis glaucoma suspect is diagnosed Women are 12.95% more likely than Men
1 877 820
Men receive the diagnosis glaucoma suspect
944 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis glaucoma suspect
1 069 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease glaucoma suspect - Men and Women aged 70-74
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 glaucoma suspect
Absence or low individual and public risk
Glaucoma suspect - what does this mean
Glaucoma suspect is a condition in which the intraocular pressure (iop) is elevated and there is evidence of optic nerve damage, but the diagnosis of glaucoma is not yet definite. it is typically diagnosed when the iop is higher than normal, but not high enough to meet the criteria for glaucoma, or when there is evidence of optic nerve damage, but not enough to confirm a diagnosis of glaucoma. treatment for glaucoma suspect typically includes monitoring the iop and optic nerve, as well as medications to reduce iop.
What happens during the disease - glaucoma suspect
Glaucoma suspect is a condition in which the intraocular pressure (iop) of the eye is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as glaucoma. the increased iop is caused by an imbalance between the production and drainage of aqueous humor, which is the fluid that helps maintain the shape and pressure of the eye. this imbalance can be caused by a variety of factors, such as age-related changes, genetic predisposition, or trauma to the eye. in some cases, the cause of the imbalance is unknown. if left untreated, glaucoma suspect can lead to permanent vision loss.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Measuring intraocular pressure
- Visual field testing
- Gonioscopy
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Pachymetry
- Fundus examination
- Threshold visual field testing
- Humphrey visual field testing
- Corneal thickness measurement
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP) and prevent further damage to the optic nerve.
- Prescription of topical glaucoma medications
- Prescription of oral medications
- Laser trabeculoplasty
- Trabeculectomy
- Implantation of glaucoma drainage devices
- Regular monitoring of the condition
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Glaucoma suspect - Prevention
Glaucoma suspect can be prevented by regular eye examinations, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding eye injuries, and controlling underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.