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(H54.6) Moderate visual impairment, monocular
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72 382 in individuals diagnosis moderate visual impairment, monocular confirmed
3 143 deaths with diagnosis moderate visual impairment, monocular
4% mortality rate associated with the disease moderate visual impairment, monocular
Diagnosis moderate visual impairment, monocular is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis moderate visual impairment, monocular
841 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis moderate visual impairment, monocular
2 302 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease moderate visual impairment, 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 moderate visual impairment, monocular
Absence or low individual and public risk
Moderate visual impairment, monocular - what does this mean
Moderate visual impairment, monocular, occurs when the vision in one eye is significantly reduced, usually to a level of 20/70 or worse, making it difficult to perform daily tasks such as reading, driving, or recognizing faces. this condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including corneal diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal diseases, and optic nerve damage.
What happens during the disease - moderate visual impairment, monocular
Moderate visual impairment, monocular, is caused by a variety of factors, including retinal diseases, corneal diseases, optic nerve diseases, and refractive errors. these conditions can lead to decreased visual acuity, decreased contrast sensitivity, and/or decreased peripheral vision. in some cases, the vision loss may be due to a combination of factors, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. treatment for moderate visual impairment, monocular, depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, laser treatments, surgery, or lifestyle changes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a comprehensive eye exam
- Check for any signs of inflammation or infection
- Perform a visual acuity test to measure the degree of vision loss
- Perform a visual field test to determine the extent of the vision loss
- Perform a color vision test to check for any color blindness
- Perform a refraction test to measure the amount of refractive error
- Perform an ocular motility test to check for any eye movement disorders
- Perform a dilated eye exam to check the health of the retina and optic nerve
- Perform an ultrasound or CT scan to check for any underlying causes of the visual impairment
- Perform genetic testing to check for any inherited eye disorders
- Perform a fundus examination to check for any signs of retinal damage
- Perform an electroretinogram (ERG) to measure the electrical activity of the retina
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To improve the patient's vision and reduce the effects of the visual impairment.
- Prescription of corrective lenses
- Regular eye exams
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Low vision aids
- Medication to reduce inflammation
- Surgery to improve vision
- Lifestyle changes to reduce eye strain
- Counseling to help the patient cope with the disability
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Moderate visual impairment, monocular - Prevention
The best way to prevent moderate visual impairment, monocular is to protect the eyes from damage, such as by wearing protective eyewear when engaging in activities that may be hazardous to the eyes, such as sports or working with machinery. additionally, regular eye exams should be conducted to detect any changes or potential problems in the eye. finally, following a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, can help protect the eyes and reduce the risk of visual impairment.