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(H54) Visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
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72 382 in individuals diagnosis visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) confirmed
3 143 deaths with diagnosis visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
4% mortality rate associated with the disease visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
Diagnosis visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) is diagnosed Men are 0.30% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
841 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
2 302 (6.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease visual impairment including blindness (binocular or 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 visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
Absence or low individual and public risk
Visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) - what does this mean
Visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) can occur due to a variety of causes, such as genetic disorders, trauma, diseases of the eye, and diseases of the brain or nervous system. it can also be caused by exposure to toxic substances, lack of proper nutrition, or aging. in some cases, the cause is unknown.
What happens during the disease - visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular)
Visual impairment including blindness is caused by a variety of conditions, including physical damage to the eye, damage to the optic nerve, and damage to the brain. in binocular blindness, both eyes are affected, while in monocular blindness only one eye is affected. physical damage to the eye can be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, or degenerative diseases, while damage to the optic nerve can be caused by inflammation, tumor, or trauma. damage to the brain can be caused by stroke, tumor, trauma, or degenerative diseases.
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
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) - Prevention
The best way to prevent visual impairment including blindness (binocular or monocular) is to have regular eye exams, wear protective eyewear when necessary, eat a balanced diet with foods rich in antioxidants, and avoid smoking. additionally, it is important to protect your eyes from the sun by wearing uv-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.