Q11.2: Microphthalmos
The eye is smaller than usual.
While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. If tissue fails to develop properly, defects can occur.
The eye may be smaller for various reasons. These include harmful influences during pregnancy, such as certain medications or viruses. A vitamin A deficiency or exposure to radiation during pregnancy may cause it. A smaller eye can also be hereditary or occur in connection with other disorders. When the eye is smaller than normal, vision may be restricted, or non-existent, in the eye affected.
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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