(H02.2) Lagophthalmos

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751 558 in individuals diagnosis lagophthalmos confirmed

Diagnosis lagophthalmos is diagnosed Women are 19.41% more likely than Men

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Risk Group for the Disease lagophthalmos - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features lagophthalmos

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Lagophthalmos - what does this mean

Lagophthalmos is a condition in which the eyelids fail to close completely, leaving the eye exposed and vulnerable to dryness and irritation. it can occur due to facial nerve paralysis, age-related changes in the eyelids, or due to the presence of a foreign object in the eye.

What happens during the disease - lagophthalmos

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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4 Days of Hospitalization Required
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144 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment

Lagophthalmos - Prevention

Lagophthalmos can be prevented by regularly exercising the eyelids, using lubricating eye drops, and wearing protective eyewear when outdoors. it is also important to maintain good overall eye health by having regular eye exams and avoiding eye injuries.

Main symptoms of the disease lagophthalmos

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...

Age: any ageAccociated with 45 diseases

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...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 43 diseases

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...

Age: any ageAccociated with 52 diseases

Eversion of the eyelid

(Eyelid turning outwards, Eyelid outward turning, Eyelid eversion, Eyelid turning outward, Outward turning of the eyelid, Eyelid flipped outwards, Eyelid flipped outward, Eyelid flipped out, Eyelid outward flipped, Eyelid outwards flipped)

Eversion of the eyelid is a condition in which the eyelid is turned outward, away from the eye. It usually begins as a mild twitching or pulling sensation around the eye, followed by an outward rolling of the lid. In severe cases, the lid can become completely inverted and the eye may appear to be c...

Age: any ageAccociated with 3 diseases

Dry eye (dry eyes)

(Scleral dryness, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Dry eye syndrome, Dry eye disease, Evaporative dry eye, Aqueous deficient dry eye, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Ocular surface disease, Computer vision syndrome, Corneal staining)

Dry eye is a common condition in which the eyes don't produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. Symptoms include a feeling of dryness, burning, stinging, redness, and blurred vision. Dry eye can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by environmental factors, medications, o...

Age: any ageAccociated with 12 diseases

Incomplete closure of the eyes

(Inability to close eyes, Inability to shut eyes, Inability to blink, Inability to wink, Inability to squint, Inability to narrow eyes, Inability to close eyelids, Inability to shut eyelids, Inability to blink eyelids, Inability to wink eyelids, Inabi...)

Incomplete closure of the eyes is an eye condition where the eyelids do not close completely when the eyes are closed. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including dry eye, eyelid laxity, facial nerve palsy, and thyroid eye disease. It is characterized by a feeling of dryness, irritation, ...

Age: At null Years OldAccociated with 3 diseases