H19.2: Keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis in other infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Your cornea is inflamed.
The cornea is located at the front of the eye. It is transparent and curved. The curvature focuses light in the eye. This is vital to be able to see clearly.
You have an inflammation of the cornea. The inflammation has been caused by another disorder. This disorder is usually caused by pathogens.
When the cornea is inflamed the eye is usually sore. And one’s vision may be worse than usual. Sometimes bright light may feel uncomfortable.
The inflammation of the cornea can also irritate the conjunctiva. When the conjunctiva is irritated, it can be red and swollen.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
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