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(H54.4) Blindness, monocular
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72 382 in individuals diagnosis blindness, monocular confirmed
3 143 deaths with diagnosis blindness, monocular
4% mortality rate associated with the disease blindness, monocular
Diagnosis blindness, monocular is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women
36 300
Men receive the diagnosis blindness, monocular
841 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis blindness, monocular
2 302 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease blindness, monocular - 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, monocular
Absence or low individual and public risk
Blindness, monocular - what does this mean
Monocular blindness is a condition in which vision is lost in one eye due to damage to the retina, optic nerve, or other parts of the eye. it can be caused by trauma, infection, glaucoma, or other diseases such as diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration.
What happens during the disease - blindness, monocular
Monocular blindness is a condition in which one eye does not function properly and is unable to see. the most common causes of this condition are trauma, diseases of the eye, genetic disorders, and diseases of the brain or nervous system. trauma can cause damage to the eye, leading to a lack of vision, while diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment can also cause blindness in one eye. genetic disorders and diseases of the brain or nervous system can also lead to monocular blindness. in some cases, the cause of the blindness may be unknown. treatment for monocular blindness depends on the underlying cause and may include corrective lenses, surgery, or medication.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Comprehensive eye exam
- Visual acuity test
- Slit lamp examination
- Retinal examination
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Tonometry
- Visual field test
- Optical coherence tomography
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat blindness, monocular
- Optical correction with glasses
- Low vision aids such as magnifiers and telescopes
- Rehabilitation therapy to improve the ability to use the remaining vision
- Cataract surgery
- Corneal transplantation
- Retinal surgery
- Stem cell therapy
- Gene therapy
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Blindness, monocular - Prevention
The best way to prevent monocular blindness is to practice preventive eye care. this includes regular eye exams, eating a balanced diet full of nutrient-rich foods, wearing sunglasses to protect against uv radiation, and avoiding smoking. additionally, it is important to take any necessary medications for any existing eye conditions, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, and to follow any recommended treatments.