Disease Glossary

H18.611-613 Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a disease of the cornea. It is characterized by progressive thinning of the corneal stroma and a progressive steepening in the shape of the cornea.

H18.59 Posterior Polymorphous Dystrophy

A form of corneal dystrophy characterized by a metaplasia of endothelial cells.

H18.59 Anterior Corneal Dystrophies

Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a degenerative condition of the anterior layer of the cornea.

H52.211-213 Irregular Astigmatism

A refractive state in which refraction in different meridians conforms to no geometrical plan.

H18.51 Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Endothelial corneal dystrophy is characterized by corneal guttata and other morphologic abnormalities of the endothelium.

Z96.1 Presence of Intraocular Lens

Pseudophakia is the term used to describe the replacement of a partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes with an artificial one.

E11.3 Type 2 Diabetes with Ophthalmic Complications

Diabetes mellitus s a complex, multifactorial and heterogenous group of disorders characterized by insulin deficiency and/or insulin resistance

H18.321-323 Folds In Descemet’s Membrane

Folds in Descemet's membrane is a clinical sign of severe corneal edema.

H53.2 Diplopia

Diplopia is usually a symptom of eye misalignment.

H18.231-233 Secondary Corneal Edema

Corneal edema is not a diagnosis in itself, but rather a clinical sign of an underlying condition.