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(H52.1) Myopia
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337 449 in individuals diagnosis myopia confirmed
Diagnosis myopia is diagnosed Women are 19.99% more likely than Men
135 000
Men receive the diagnosis myopia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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202 449
Women receive the diagnosis myopia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease myopia - Men and Women aged 10-14
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 0-1, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features myopia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Myopia - what does this mean
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error in which the eye is unable to clearly focus on distant objects. this occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea is curved too steeply, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. this results in blurred vision for distant objects and clear vision for objects that are close.
What happens during the disease - myopia
Myopia is caused by an elongation of the eyeball, which causes light rays to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. this causes distant objects to appear blurry while objects up close remain in focus. this is due to the shape of the eyeball, which is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Comprehensive eye exam
- Measurement of the curvature of the cornea
- Measurement of the refractive power of the eye
- Measurement of the axial length of the eye
- Tonometry to measure intraocular pressure
- Retinal examination
- Slit-lamp examination
- Computerized refraction test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Improve vision and reduce the progression of myopia.
- Regularly visit an optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam.
- Prescribe corrective glasses or contact lenses to correct vision.
- Prescribe vision therapy exercises to help improve vision.
- Prescribe medications to reduce eye strain.
- Prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe vision correction surgery.
- Prescribe lifestyle changes such as wearing sunglasses and avoiding screens for extended periods of time.
- Prescribe nutritional supplements to improve eye health.
- Prescribe a low-dose atropine eye drop to reduce the progression of myopia.
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Myopia - Prevention
Myopia prevention involves taking steps to reduce the amount of time spent performing near work activities, such as reading or using a computer, as well as wearing protective eyewear to reduce the amount of uv light entering the eyes. additionally, regular eye exams can help to identify and correct any vision problems early on.