09Diseases of the visual system Disorders of the eyeball - anterior segment Disorders of lens 9B10Cataract 9B10.2Certain specified cataracts
9B10.22
category
After-cataract
Definition An after-cataract is the most common complication of modern cataract surgery, occurring in about 20 to 25% of cases. It is also known as posterior capsule opacification.
Inclusions
Secondary cataract Soemmerring ring Also indexed as
After-cataract Secondary cataract Soemmerring ring capsular fibrosis posterior capsule opacification secondary cataract membrane
Nearby in Certain specified cataracts
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