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Incisional biopsy of eyes and adnexae: Incisional biopsy of other parts of eye: Sclera

During an operation on your eye, tissue samples were taken from your sclera.

The sclera forms the outer, white sheath for the eye. It is made of firm connective tissue and it gives the eye its spherical shape. At the front of the eye the sclera transitions into the transparent cornea.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).