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Operations on retina, choroidea and vitreous body: Other operations on the retina: Removal of a radioactive applicator

A radioactive applicator has been removed from your eye.

Some eye conditions are treated using radiation. In so doing, only the diseased areas of the eye should be irradiated if possible. A radioactive applicator for the radiation can be surgically inserted into the eye. Once the diseased area has been sufficiently irradiated, the applicator is removed.

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).