(S05) Injury of eye and orbit

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1 254 017 in individuals diagnosis injury of eye and orbit confirmed

Diagnosis injury of eye and orbit is diagnosed Men are 65.86% more likely than Women

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Risk Group for the Disease injury of eye and orbit - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 5-9

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features injury of eye and orbit

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Injury of eye and orbit - what does this mean

Injury of the eye and orbit can occur due to blunt or penetrating trauma, burns, or foreign body penetration. this injury can cause damage to the eye, the surrounding structures, and the adjacent nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. additionally, infection, inflammation, and bleeding can occur as a result of the injury.

What happens during the disease - injury of eye and orbit

Injury of the eye and orbit is caused by a traumatic event such as a blow, fall, or projectile. this trauma causes damage to the soft tissue, muscles, and bones of the eye and orbit resulting in swelling, bruising, bleeding, and other physical signs and symptoms. depending on the severity of the injury, there may also be damage to the nerves, blood vessels, and other structures of the eye and orbit, leading to vision loss, double vision, and other complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Complete medical history and physical examination
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Tonometry
  • Examination of ocular motility
  • Gonioscopy
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • Laboratory tests

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To treat the eye and orbit injury
  • Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
  • Perform surgery to repair the injured area
  • Prescribe eye drops to reduce inflammation
  • Provide pain medication to reduce discomfort
  • Prescribe eye patch to protect the eye
  • Prescribe glasses to improve vision
  • Schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Injury of eye and orbit - Prevention

The best way to prevent injury of the eye and orbit is to wear protective eyewear when engaging in activities that pose a risk of eye injury, such as contact sports, motorcycling, and construction work. additionally, it is important to be aware of one's surroundings and to avoid activities that may put the eyes at risk of injury.

Specified forms of the disease

(S05.0) Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without mention of foreign body
(S05.1) Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues
(S05.2) Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
(S05.3) Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
(S05.4) Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign body
(S05.5) Penetrating wound of eyeball with foreign body
(S05.6) Penetrating wound of eyeball without foreign body
(S05.7) Avulsion of eye
(S05.8) Other injuries of eye and orbit
(S05.9) Injury of eye and orbit, unspecified