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(H54.2) Moderate visual impairment, binocular
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72 382 in individuals diagnosis moderate visual impairment, binocular confirmed
3 143 deaths with diagnosis moderate visual impairment, binocular
4% mortality rate associated with the disease moderate visual impairment, binocular
Diagnosis moderate visual impairment, binocular is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis moderate visual impairment, binocular
841 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis moderate visual impairment, binocular
2 302 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease moderate visual impairment, 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 moderate visual impairment, binocular
Absence or low individual and public risk
Moderate visual impairment, binocular - what does this mean
Moderate visual impairment, binocular, occurs when both eyes have reduced visual acuity, which can be caused by a variety of conditions, including refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. it can also be caused by neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis. treatment of the underlying condition is the best way to improve vision, and may include corrective lenses, medications, or surgery.
What happens during the disease - moderate visual impairment, binocular
Moderate visual impairment, binocular is a condition in which both eyes have reduced visual acuity, usually due to damage or disease of the optical nerve or the retina. it can be caused by a variety of conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and retinal detachment. it is important to diagnose and treat the underlying cause in order to prevent further vision loss. treatment may involve medications, laser treatments, or surgery, depending on the cause.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete eye exam to assess vision and eye health
- Visual acuity test to measure the sharpness of vision
- Visual field test to measure the extent of peripheral vision
- Binocular vision test to assess how the eyes work together
- Refraction to determine the amount of correction needed for clear vision
- Color vision test to assess color vision
- Tonometry to measure the pressure inside the eye
- Slit-lamp examination to evaluate the front part of the eye
- Fundus examination to evaluate the back part of the eye
- Ophthalmoscopy to examine the retina
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure the thickness of the retina
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve visual acuity and binocular vision
- Optometric evaluation
- Prescription of corrective lenses
- Vision therapy
- Low vision rehabilitation
- Cataract surgery
- Corneal transplantation
- Glaucoma treatment
- Retinal detachment repair
- Laser vision correction
- Eye muscle surgery
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Moderate visual impairment, binocular - Prevention
The best way to prevent moderate visual impairment, binocular, is to have regular eye examinations, wear protective eyewear when appropriate, and to practice good eye hygiene. additionally, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking.