H59.0: Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) following cataract surgery
The cornea of your eye has changed following eye surgery.
The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil. The pupil is a round hole in the iris. The lens of the eye is transparent and lens-shaped like a magnifying glass. It lies in a fixed, transparent capsule made of connective tissue.
When the lens of the eye is cloudy, it is also known as a cataract. You have had cataract surgery in the past. This operation involves removing the lens of the eye in its entirety or in part. The cornea of your eye has changed following the operation.
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. The cornea is made up of several very thin layers.
An increased amount of fluid may build up in the cornea following the eye surgery. This can lead to the individual thin layers of the cornea separating from each other and forming small bubbles. The cornea changing in this way can produce symptoms. You may find it increasingly difficult to see. You may also find it more difficult to see in the mornings than in the evenings.
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
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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