(H54.5) Severe visual impairment, monocular

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72 382 in individuals diagnosis severe visual impairment, monocular confirmed
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3 143 deaths with diagnosis severe visual impairment, monocular
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease severe visual impairment, monocular

Diagnosis severe visual impairment, monocular is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women

36 300

Men receive the diagnosis severe visual impairment, monocular

841 (2.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis severe visual impairment, monocular

2 302 (6.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease severe visual impairment, monocular - Men and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-95+

Disease Features severe visual impairment, monocular

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Severe visual impairment, monocular - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - severe visual impairment, monocular

Severe visual impairment, monocular, is a condition in which a person has significantly reduced vision in one eye. it can be caused by a variety of factors, such as an eye injury, a birth defect, a degenerative eye disease, or a stroke. in some cases, the cause is unknown. in most cases, the underlying cause of the impairment is damage to the retina, optic nerve, or the brain. this damage can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders, infections, inflammation, and trauma. treatment for severe visual impairment, monocular, depends on the underlying cause and may include surgery, medications, and lifestyle changes.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Severe visual impairment, monocular - Prevention

Preventing severe visual impairment, monocular, can be done by having regular eye exams, wearing protective eyewear when doing activities that could lead to eye injury, eating a healthy diet with plenty of leafy greens, and avoiding smoking. additionally, wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from ultraviolet light and getting regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing severe visual impairment, monocular.