5-158.5:
Operations on retina, choroidea and vitreous body: Pars plana vitrectomy: Staining of vitreous body, epiretinal membranes or the membrana limitans interna with triamcinolone or dye solutions
During an operation in the area of your vitreous body, tissue inside your eye was colored with a dye.
The vitreous body of the eye consists of a transparent, gel-like fluid. It is surrounded by a thin membrane and fills the entire rear area of the eye. This is how it gives the eye its shape.
The dye enables a clearer identification during the operation of where the various layers of tissue in the eye begin and end.
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).