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(H51.0) Palsy of conjugate gaze
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17 991 in individuals diagnosis palsy of conjugate gaze confirmed
Diagnosis palsy of conjugate gaze is diagnosed Women are 26.50% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis palsy of conjugate gaze
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis palsy of conjugate gaze
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease palsy of conjugate gaze - Men and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 40-54, 65-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 30-39, 55-64, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 50-54, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-49, 55-89
Disease Features palsy of conjugate gaze
Absence or low individual and public risk
Palsy of conjugate gaze - what does this mean
Palsy of conjugate gaze is a neurological disorder that results in the inability to move both eyes together in the same direction. it is caused by damage to the nerve pathways that control eye movement, which can be due to a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or multiple sclerosis.
What happens during the disease - palsy of conjugate gaze
Palsy of conjugate gaze is caused by damage to the pathways that control eye movements, which are located in the brainstem and the midbrain. this damage can be caused by a stroke, a tumor, or a traumatic brain injury, and it can interfere with the signals sent from the brain to the muscles that control eye movements. consequently, the affected individual is unable to move their eyes in the same direction at the same time, resulting in an inability to perform conjugate gaze.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Assessment of the patient's ability to move their eyes in all directions
- Assessment of the patient's ability to maintain eye contact
- Assessment of the patient's ability to maintain fixation on a target
- Assessment of the patient's ability to accurately track a moving object
- Assessment of the patient's ability to perform saccades (rapid eye movements)
- Assessment of the patient's ability to accurately follow a finger or other object
- Neurological examination to assess for muscle weakness, coordination, and reflexes
- Neuroimaging studies to evaluate for any structural abnormalities
- Blood tests to look for any underlying medical conditions
- Genetic testing to look for any genetic mutations
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve the patient's ability to move his/her eyes in the same direction.
- Physiotherapy
- Eye exercises
- Occupational therapy
- Biofeedback
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Surgery
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Palsy of conjugate gaze - Prevention
Palsy of conjugate gaze can be prevented by avoiding head trauma, reducing risk factors for stroke, and maintaining good overall health through regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate rest.