(Q12.1) Congenital displaced lens

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110 695 in individuals diagnosis congenital displaced lens confirmed

Diagnosis congenital displaced lens is diagnosed Women are 13.58% more likely than Men

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Risk Group for the Disease congenital displaced lens - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Disease Features congenital displaced lens

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Congenital displaced lens - what does this mean

Congenital displaced lens is a condition where the lens of the eye is abnormally positioned due to a malformation of the eye during development. this can be caused by a number of genetic and environmental factors, and can cause a variety of vision problems.

What happens during the disease - congenital displaced lens

Congenital displaced lens is a rare condition in which the lens of the eye is abnormally positioned within the eye due to a malformation of the zonules, which are the fibers that hold the lens in place. this malformation can lead to the displacement of the lens, which can cause vision problems such as blurred vision, double vision, and astigmatism. in some cases, the displacement can be so severe that it requires surgical intervention to correct the positioning of the lens.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the eye
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Ultrasound imaging of the eye
  • X-ray imaging of the eye
  • CT scan of the eye
  • MRI of the eye

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of treatment: To restore vision and correct the displacement of the lens.
  • Cataract Surgery
  • IOL Implantation
  • Capsular Tension Ring Insertion
  • Corneal Relaxing Incisions
  • Corneal Cross-Linking
  • Lens Fragmentation
  • Capsulorhexis
  • Scleral Buckle Surgery
  • Vitrectomy
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Congenital displaced lens - Prevention

The best way to prevent congenital displaced lens is to ensure that pregnant women are receiving the necessary prenatal care and taking the recommended prenatal vitamins to ensure the health of both mother and baby. additionally, if the mother has a family history of the condition, genetic counseling may be recommended to assess the risk of the baby developing congenital displaced lens.