Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to epithelial ingrowth

Definition

Epithelial ingrowth is a condition after open globe trauma or surgery where conjunctival or corneal epithelial cells get access to the anterior chamber and overgrow the trabecular meshwork with subsequent intraocular pressure elevation and optic nerve damage.

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• 9C61.30Secondary angle closure glaucoma with pupillary block
• 9C61.31Secondary angle closure glaucoma without pupillary block
• 9C61.32Neovascular secondary angle closure glaucoma
• 9C61.33Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to endothelial overgrowth
• 9C61.35Ciliary block glaucoma
• 9C61.36Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to other anterior displacement of the lens-iris diaphragm
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified