(Q11.2) Microphthalmos
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Diagnosis microphthalmos is diagnosed Women are 7.19% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis microphthalmos
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis microphthalmos
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease microphthalmos - Men and Women aged 0-5
Disease Features microphthalmos
Microphthalmos - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - microphthalmos
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the eyes
- Ophthalmic imaging tests such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Genetic testing
- Eye measurements such as axial length, anterior segment depth and corneal diameter
- Blood tests to check for any underlying medical conditions
- Vision tests to measure visual acuity, refraction, and color vision
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescription of corrective lenses
- Prescription of contact lenses
- Surgery to increase the size of the eye
- Surgery to reconstruct the eyelids
- Surgery to reconstruct the eye socket
- Surgery to remove cataracts
- Surgery to correct strabismus
- Surgery to remove tissue from the front of the eye
- Surgery to implant an artificial lens
- Surgery to implant a prosthetic eye
- Physical therapy to improve eye movement
- Vision therapy to improve visual acuity
- Occupational therapy to help with daily tasks
- Counseling to help with emotional issues
Microphthalmos - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease microphthalmos
Lacrimation
(Watering eyes, Tearing eyes, Teary eyes, Excessive tearing, Eye watering, Crying eyes, Shedding tears, Lachrymation, Overflowing tears, Watery eyes)
Lacrimation is the excessive production of tears, either from the eyes or from the nose. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as allergies, infections, or irritants. Symptoms typically start with stinging, burning, and itching of the eyes, followed by excessive tearing. Redness and swel...
Decreased visual acuity
(Reduced eyesight, Blurred vision, Fuzzy vision, Hazy vision, Dim vision, Poor vision, Clouded vision, Blind spots, Poor focusing, Decreased sharpness, Loss of visual clarity)
Decreased visual acuity is a symptom of vision loss or impairment. It is characterized by a decrease in the ability to see clearly and distinguish objects at a distance. It can develop gradually over time or be sudden, and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as blurriness, double vision, or se...
Drooping upper eyelid
(Sagging eyelid, Hanging eyelid, Ptosis, Droopy eyelid, Heavy eyelid, Weak eyelid)
Drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis) is a condition in which the upper eyelid droops, sometimes covering the pupil of the eye. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including nerve damage, muscle weakness, or trauma. It can also be present at birth. Drooping of the upper eyelid is usually gr...
Eversion of the eyelid
(Eyelid turning outwards, Eyelid outward turning, Eyelid eversion, Eyelid turning outward, Outward turning of the eyelid, Eyelid flipped outwards, Eyelid flipped outward, Eyelid flipped out, Eyelid outward flipped, Eyelid outwards flipped)
Eversion of the eyelid is a condition in which the eyelid is turned outward, away from the eye. It usually begins as a mild twitching or pulling sensation around the eye, followed by an outward rolling of the lid. In severe cases, the lid can become completely inverted and the eye may appear to be c...