Disease Glossary

H11.121-123 Conjunctival Concretions

A conjunctival concretion is a type of conjunctival degeneration. The lesions are yellow or white in appearance and are usually seen on the palpebral conjunctiva or in the fornix of the eye

T15.11XA-12XS Foreign Body In Conjunctival Sac

Conjunctival foreign body occurs when foreign material becomes lodged on or in the bulbar conjunctiva or the palpebral conjunctiva.

H10.811-813 Pingueculitis

Pingueculitis is the inflammation of a pre-existing pinguecula.

T26.61XA-62XS Alkaline Chemical Burn Of Cornea And Conjunctival Sac

Chemical agents that have a pH greater than 7 are alkaline and have a high likelihood for ocular damage.

H10.411-413 Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is a form of chronic conjunctivitis that is characterized by giant papillae on the superior tarsal conjunctiva.

H04.561-563 Stenosis of Lacrimal Punctum

A condition characterized by the constriction or narrowing of the lacrimal punctum.

H04.551-553 Acquired Stenosis Of Nasolacrimal Duct

The nasolacrimal duct is a channel that allows tears to drain from the external eye to the nasal cavity. A nasolacrimal duct obstruction is an acquired or congenital obstruction of the drainage system resulting in epiphora or excessive tearing.

H04.331-333 Acute Lacrimal Canaliculitis

Canaliculitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal canaliculus secondary to infection or obstruction.

H04.221-223 Epiphora Due to Insufficient Drainage

Epiphora refers to watering due to obstruction in the lacrimal outflow pathway.

H04.121-123 Dry Eye Syndrome

A disease of the surface of the eye that arises due to either decreased tear film production or increased tear film evaporation and results in symptoms of ocular irritation.