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Visual snow is a phenomenon where a person perceives visual disturbances, such as fine graininess or "static," in their field of vision. This can occur in low-light conditions, in the dark, or when the visual system amplifies light perception.
An ocular manifestation of a systemic disease is an eye condition that directly or indirectly results from a disease process in another part of the body. There are many diseases known to cause ocular or visual changes.
The DSM-5 allows for diagnosis of the predominantly inattentive presentations of ADHD (ICD-10 code F90.0) if the individual presents six or more (five for adults) of the following symptoms of inattention for at least six months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes H00-H59 within Chapter VII: Diseases of the eye, adnexa should be included in this category. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Diseases and disorders of the eye and adnexa .
ADHD can only be diagnosed by a licensed clinician, and the first step to do so is via screening with validated tools to screen for ADHD in adults. [10] [12] [13] The Adult ADHD Self Report Rating Scale (ASRS) is a validated screening tool recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) with a sensitivity and specificity of 91.4% and 96.0% ...
The diagnosis of POHS is based on the clinical triad of multiple white, atrophic choroidal scars, peripapillary pigment changes (dark spots around optic disc of the eye), and a maculopathy caused by choroidal neovascularization. Completely distinct from POHS, acute ocular histoplasmosis may rarely occur in immunodeficiency. [1] [2]
Vibrating visual field; Scintillating scotoma. Shimmering, pulsating patches, often curved; Tunnel vision; Scotoma [14] Blind or dark spots; Curtain like effect over one eye; Slowly spreading spots; Kaleidoscope effects; Temporary blindness in one or both eyes [15] Heightened sensitivity to light [16]
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. [1]