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(H54.0) Blindness, binocular
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72 382 in individuals diagnosis blindness, binocular confirmed
3 143 deaths with diagnosis blindness, binocular
4% mortality rate associated with the disease blindness, binocular
Diagnosis blindness, binocular is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women
36 300
Men receive the diagnosis blindness, binocular
841 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis blindness, binocular
2 302 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease blindness, binocular - Men and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-95+
Disease Features blindness, binocular
Absence or low individual and public risk
Blindness, binocular - what does this mean
Binocular blindness is a condition in which both eyes are unable to see, either due to a physical obstruction, such as a cataract, or due to a neurological problem, such as an optic nerve disorder. it can be caused by trauma, infection, or genetic factors, and can lead to a complete loss of vision or a partial loss of vision.
What happens during the disease - blindness, binocular
Binocular blindness is a condition in which both eyes are unable to see. this condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical damage to the eye, damage to the optic nerve, diseases of the eye, or damage to the brain. the underlying pathology of the condition is often related to the underlying cause, and can include damage to the cornea, lens, retina, or optic nerve. in some cases, the cause may be unknown, and the condition may be caused by an underlying neurological disorder. treatment often involves addressing the underlying cause, if possible, and may include surgery, medications, or lifestyle changes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Visual acuity test
- Retinoscopy
- Slit-lamp examination
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Color vision testing
- Visual field testing
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Ultrasound imaging
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To improve the vision of the patient with binocular blindness
- Eye examinations by an ophthalmologist
- Prescription of corrective lenses
- Surgery to correct the eye alignment
- Cataract surgery
- Laser eye surgery
- Corneal transplant
- Retinal detachment repair
- Low vision rehabilitation
- Vision therapy
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Blindness, binocular - Prevention
Preventing binocular blindness involves regular eye exams, wearing protective eyewear when engaging in activities that could cause eye injuries, avoiding smoking, eating a healthy diet that is rich in vitamins a, c, and e, and managing any existing medical conditions that could lead to vision loss.