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(S05.5) Penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
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1 254 017 in individuals diagnosis penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body confirmed
Diagnosis penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body is diagnosed Men are 65.86% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
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Women receive the diagnosis penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
Absence or low individual and public risk
Penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body - what does this mean
Penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body is a type of eye injury that occurs when a foreign body such as a sharp object penetrates the eyeball and enters the eye tissue. this type of injury can cause severe damage to the eye and can even lead to vision loss or blindness if not treated promptly and properly.
What happens during the disease - penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
Penetrating wound of the eyeball with a foreign body is a condition in which an object has penetrated the eyeball, causing damage to the delicate tissue of the eye. this can occur due to blunt or sharp force, or a projectile, and can lead to infection, inflammation, and vision loss. the foreign body itself can cause further damage as it moves around the eye, leading to further infection and inflammation. if the foreign body is not removed, it can cause permanent damage to the eye.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination of the eye
- Take a detailed medical history
- Order an imaging test such as an X-ray or CT scan
- Perform an ophthalmic examination to assess the extent of the injury
- Perform a visual acuity test to check vision
- Perform a slit-lamp examination to assess the injury
- Perform a fluorescein angiography to detect any inflammation or infection
- Perform a foreign body removal procedure
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To remove the foreign body from the penetrating wound of the eyeball and prevent further complications.
- Conduct a thorough eye exam to assess extent of the injury
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
- Administer anesthetics to reduce pain and discomfort
- Use a magnifying lens to locate the foreign body
- Use forceps to remove the foreign body
- Clean the wound to remove any debris
- Apply a bandage or patch to the eye
- Prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe oral medications to reduce pain and inflammation
- Monitor the patient's progress regularly
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body - Prevention
The best way to prevent a penetrating wound of the eyeball with a foreign body is to wear protective eyewear whenever engaging in activities that could potentially cause such a wound. this includes wearing safety goggles when working with tools and machinery, wearing protective eyewear when playing sports, and avoiding any contact with sharp objects. additionally, it is important to properly clean and store any tools or objects that could potentially cause such a wound.