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(H04.5) Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
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425 068 in individuals diagnosis stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages confirmed
Diagnosis stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages is diagnosed Women are 26.13% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
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Women receive the diagnosis stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
Absence or low individual and public risk
Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages - what does this mean
Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages is a condition where the tear ducts become narrowed or blocked, leading to reduced drainage of tears from the eyes, resulting in excessive tearing or dry eyes. it can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical trauma, infection, autoimmune disorders, and congenital defects.
What happens during the disease - stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
Stenosis and insufficiency of the lacrimal passages is caused by a narrowing of the tear ducts due to inflammation or blockage. this can lead to a decrease in the amount of tears produced, which can lead to dry eyes and irritation. in some cases, the tear ducts may become completely blocked, resulting in a complete absence of tears. treatment options include medications to reduce inflammation and surgical procedures to open the tear ducts.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the eyes
- Slit-lamp examination
- Fluorescein dye test
- Schirmer test
- Cultures of the tear film and eyelids
- CT scan or MRI of the face
- Ultrasound of the eyes
- Lacrimal irrigation and probing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages.
- Administering topical medications to reduce inflammation
- Using lubricants to keep the eyes moist
- Prescribing antibiotics to treat infection
- Using laser therapy to reduce inflammation and scarring
- Performing dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) to open up the blocked lacrimal passage
- Performing dacryocystectomy to remove the blocked lacrimal passage
- Performing intubation to create a new opening in the blocked lacrimal passage
- Performing endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) to open up the blocked lacrimal passage
- Performing lacrimal irrigation to flush out any debris in the lacrimal passage
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
91 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages - Prevention
The best way to prevent stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages is to maintain good eye health and hygiene. this includes avoiding contact with irritants, such as smoke or dust, and wearing protective eyewear when necessary. additionally, it is important to keep the eyes lubricated with artificial tears or other eye drops as needed and to regularly visit an ophthalmologist for checkups.