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(H40.6) Glaucoma secondary to drugs
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4 314 298 in individuals diagnosis glaucoma secondary to drugs confirmed
2 013 deaths with diagnosis glaucoma secondary to drugs
Diagnosis glaucoma secondary to drugs is diagnosed Women are 12.95% more likely than Men
1 877 820
Men receive the diagnosis glaucoma secondary to drugs
944 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis glaucoma secondary to drugs
1 069 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease glaucoma secondary to drugs - 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 secondary to drugs
Absence or low individual and public risk
Glaucoma secondary to drugs - what does this mean
Glaucoma secondary to drugs is a type of glaucoma caused by the use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, that can increase the pressure within the eye and lead to damage of the optic nerve. it is important to monitor the eye pressure of patients taking these medications to prevent the development of this type of glaucoma.
What happens during the disease - glaucoma secondary to drugs
Glaucoma secondary to drugs is caused by the use of certain medications that increase the pressure within the eye, leading to damage to the optic nerve and ultimately vision loss. this is typically caused by medications that reduce the production of aqueous humor or increase the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye, resulting in increased pressure in the eye.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Comprehensive eye exam to assess vision, optic nerve health, and intraocular pressure
- Gonioscopy to evaluate drainage angle of the eye
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer
- Visual field testing to detect any changes in peripheral vision
- Fluorescein angiography to detect any changes in the blood vessels of the retina
- Pachymetry to measure the thickness of the cornea
- Ultrasound to assess the structure of the eye
- Review of medical history, including medications taken
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce intraocular pressure and prevent further damage to the optic nerve.
- Avoiding or reducing use of medications known to cause glaucoma
- Prescribing topical eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure
- Using laser treatments to reduce intraocular pressure
- Prescribing oral medications to reduce intraocular pressure
- Performing surgery to reduce intraocular pressure
- Regular monitoring of intraocular pressure
- Regular monitoring of optic nerve health
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Glaucoma secondary to drugs - Prevention
The best way to prevent glaucoma secondary to drugs is to monitor the use of medications that can cause or worsen glaucoma, such as corticosteroids, and to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. regular eye exams are also important for early detection and treatment of glaucoma.