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(H44.6) Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
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407 757 in individuals diagnosis retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic confirmed
1 126 deaths with diagnosis retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
Diagnosis retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic is diagnosed Women are 1.01% more likely than Men
201 815
Men receive the diagnosis retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
525 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
601 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 15-19
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 retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
Absence or low individual and public risk
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic - what does this mean
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic occurs when a magnetic foreign object, such as a metal fragment, is left behind in the eye after an injury or surgery. the foreign body can cause inflammation, infection, and damage to the eye, leading to vision loss.
What happens during the disease - retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic
Retained intraocular foreign body is a condition in which a foreign object, such as a metal fragment, has become lodged in the eye. magnetic forces can cause the object to move around the eye, resulting in tissue damage and inflammation. this can lead to infection, scarring, and vision loss.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the eye
- Ultrasound imaging of the eye
- CT scan of the eye
- MRI scan of the eye
- X-ray of the eye
- Visual acuity test
- Slit lamp examination
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Tonometry
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To remove the retained intraocular foreign body, magnetic.
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of infection or inflammation.
- Perform a detailed ophthalmic examination.
- Perform a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the eye.
- Perform an ultrasound scan of the eye.
- Evaluate the patient for any underlying medical conditions.
- Administer anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics, if needed.
- Perform a surgical procedure to remove the foreign body.
- Monitor the patient for any recurrence of the condition.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic - Prevention
The best way to prevent a retained intraocular foreign body, magnetic is to avoid contact with potentially dangerous magnetic objects, wear protective eyewear when working with any type of machinery, and seek medical attention immediately if any foreign body is suspected to be lodged in the eye.