Disease Glossary

H02.89 Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

Floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is an under-diagnosed entity characterized by chronic papillary conjunctivitis in upper palpebral conjunctiva that is poorly respondent to topical lubrication and steroids.

H01.001-005 Blepharitis

Blepharitis is an infection or inflammation of the anterior portion of the eyelid.

H00.021-025 Meibomian Gland Disease

An abnormality of the meibomian glands commonly characterized by duct obstruction and/or changes in duct secretions.

F44.6 Conversion Disorder

Conversion disorder is a condition in which a person has the loss of one or more bodily functions (e.g., blindness) that cannot be explained by physical examination.

E11.321-351 Diabetic Macular Edema

A complication of diabetes that occurs when microaneurysms or dilated retinal capillaries leak fluid into the retina.

B00.52 Dendritic Keratitis

Herpes simplex dendritic keratitis is a type of corneal disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

E11.319-349 Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a disease manifestation of diabetes. The condition is defined as retinal changes associated with long-term diabetes.

D33.3 Benign Neoplasm of Cranial Nerves

Melanocytoma is a heavily pigmented tumor seen frequently in the optic nerve head but which can arise anywhere in the uvea.

H40.011-023 Open-Angle Glaucoma Suspect, Low Risk

A glaucoma suspect is a person with clinical findings and/or a combination of risk factors that indicate an increased likelihood of developing glaucoma.

D31.01-02 Benign Neoplasm of Conjunctiva

A neoplasm of the conjunctiva that is benign is a tumor which does not spread or "metastasize" to other parts of the body.