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(H18.2) Other corneal oedema
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551 678 in individuals diagnosis other corneal oedema confirmed
Diagnosis other corneal oedema is diagnosed Men are 3.32% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis other corneal oedema
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other corneal oedema
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other corneal oedema - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 75-79
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 other corneal oedema
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other corneal oedema - what does this mean
Other corneal oedema is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the cornea, causing it to swell and become opaque. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, infection, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, or an underlying systemic disorder.
What happens during the disease - other corneal oedema
Other corneal oedema is a condition in which the cornea becomes swollen and waterlogged, leading to blurred vision. it is caused by a variety of factors, including an imbalance in the corneal epithelial cells, an increase in the permeability of the endothelial cells, or an increase in intraocular pressure. it can also be caused by an underlying medical condition such as diabetes, uveitis, or glaucoma, or by trauma or infection. treatment depends on the cause and may include medications, laser treatments, or corneal transplantation.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a comprehensive eye examination.
- Conduct a slit-lamp examination of the cornea.
- Assess the intraocular pressure.
- Perform a corneal topography.
- Order blood tests to identify underlying medical conditions.
- Take a detailed medical history.
- Perform a funduscopic examination.
- Order imaging tests, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Perform a corneal endothelial cell count.
- Perform a corneal thickness measurement.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce corneal oedema
- Prescribe topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe topical cycloplegics to reduce pain and discomfort
- Prescribe topical antifungal agents to reduce infection
- Prescribe topical antibiotics to reduce infection
- Prescribe topical antiviral agents to reduce infection
- Prescribe oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe oral antifungal agents to reduce infection
- Prescribe oral antibiotics to reduce infection
- Prescribe oral antiviral agents to reduce infection
- Prescribe artificial tears to reduce dryness and irritation
- Prescribe lubricating eye drops to reduce dryness and irritation
- Prescribe anti-glaucoma medications to reduce intraocular pressure
- Prescribe hyperosmotic agents to reduce corneal edema
- Prescribe topical hypertonic agents to reduce corneal edema
- Prescribe topical hypotonic agents to reduce corneal edema
- Prescribe topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors to reduce corneal edema
- Prescribe oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors to reduce corneal edema
- Perform a corneal transplant to replace the damaged cornea
- Perform a corneal graft to restore the corneal structure
- Perform a corneal cross-linking procedure to strengthen the cornea
- Perform a laser treatment to reduce inflammation and edema
- Perform a photocoagulation procedure to reduce inflammation and edema
- Perform a scleral buckle procedure to reduce intraocular pressure
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other corneal oedema - Prevention
Prevention of other corneal oedema includes avoiding contact lens wear, avoiding trauma to the eye, wearing eye protection when exposed to irritants, and managing underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and glaucoma with medication and lifestyle changes.