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(H50.8) Other specified strabismus
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1 541 108 in individuals diagnosis other specified strabismus confirmed
Diagnosis other specified strabismus is diagnosed Women are 0.71% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other specified strabismus
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified strabismus
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified 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 other specified strabismus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified strabismus - what does this mean
Other specified strabismus is a type of ocular misalignment that occurs when one eye is turned inward or outward, resulting in double vision and amblyopia (lazy eye). this misalignment is caused by an imbalance in the muscles that control the eye movement, and can be congenital or acquired.
What happens during the disease - other specified strabismus
Other specified strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not move in the same direction when looking at an object. it is caused by an imbalance of the muscles that move the eyes, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as a neurological disorder, trauma, or a congenital defect. it can also be caused by an incorrect alignment of the eyes, either due to a misalignment of the muscles or a structural abnormality of the eye. treatment may involve glasses, vision therapy, or surgery to realign the eyes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Observation of the patient's eyes
- Testing of ocular alignment
- Measurement of deviation angle
- Assessment of binocular vision
- Testing of visual acuity
- Examination of the extraocular muscles
- Assessment of the patient's history
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To improve the alignment of the eyes and reduce the symptoms of Other Specified Strabismus.
- Prescribing glasses to correct any vision problems
- Prescribing eye exercises to strengthen the eye muscles
- Prescribing vision therapy to improve eye coordination and alignment
- Prescribing prism lenses to correct any vision problems
- Prescribing medications to relax the eye muscles
- Prescribing Botox injections to weaken the eye muscles
- Prescribing surgery to correct any misalignment of the eyes
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified strabismus - Prevention
Prevention of other specified strabismus includes regular eye exams, especially for children, to identify any eye misalignment early. if misalignment is detected, it is important to treat it with glasses, vision therapy, or surgery as soon as possible. additionally, it is important to ensure adequate nutrition, particularly for children, to ensure proper development of the eye muscles.