Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to endothelial overgrowth

Definition

Secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to endothelial overgrowth is a condition where corneal endothelial cells overgrow the trabecular meshwork and iris, closing the angle by tissue contraction leading to intraocular pressure elevation and subsequent optic nerve damage.

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• 9C61.30Secondary angle closure glaucoma with pupillary block
• 9C61.31Secondary angle closure glaucoma without pupillary block
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• 9C61.34Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to epithelial ingrowth
• 9C61.35Ciliary block glaucoma
• 9C61.36Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to other anterior displacement of the lens-iris diaphragm
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