Disorders Of The Lacrimal System

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.