(H50.2) Vertical strabismus

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1 541 108 in individuals diagnosis vertical strabismus confirmed

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis vertical strabismus is diagnosed Women are 0.71% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis vertical strabismus

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis vertical strabismus

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease vertical strabismus - Men and Women aged 5-9

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features vertical strabismus

Absence or low individual and public risk

Vertical strabismus - what does this mean

Vertical strabismus is a type of eye misalignment that occurs when the eyes are not aligned in the same vertical plane. it is caused by a misalignment of the extraocular muscles, which control the movement of the eyes. it can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, trauma, neurological disorders, and eye diseases.

What happens during the disease - vertical strabismus

Vertical strabismus is a type of misalignment of the eyes where one eye is higher than the other. it is caused by a disruption in the balance of the extraocular muscles, which are responsible for controlling the movement of the eyes. this disruption can be caused by a variety of factors, such as an injury to the eye muscles, the presence of a neurological disorder, or a congenital defect in the eye muscles. in some cases, the cause of the misalignment is unknown.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Detailed medical history and physical examination
Ocular motility assessment
Measurement of the angle of deviation
Cover test
Slant board test
Hirschberg test
Krimsky test
Hess-Lancaster test
Prism bar cover test
Alternate cover test
Bagolini striated glasses test
Synoptophore test
Electromyography
Brain imaging (CT scan or MRI)

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce the misalignment of the eyes and improve binocular vision.

Prescribe glasses or contact lenses to correct any refractive errors.
Prescribe prism lenses to help align the eyes.
Prescribe vision therapy exercises to improve eye coordination.
Prescribe Botox injections to weaken the overactive muscles.
Prescribe surgical procedures to realign the eyes.

6 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Vertical strabismus - Prevention

Vertical strabismus can be prevented by regularly visiting an ophthalmologist for eye examinations, ensuring adequate nutrition, wearing proper eyeglasses, and encouraging children to engage in activities that promote eye-hand coordination.

Main symptoms of the disease vertical strabismus

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