Emergency: requires immediate attention
Corneal laceration - External and Internal Eye
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Cornea lacerations are traumatic injuries to the eye and should be considered ophthalmic emergencies, as improper treatment can lead to permanent visual loss. A presenting patient will have a history of ocular trauma, be in pain, have associated photophobia, and blepharospasm. If the laceration extends through the visual axis or is full thickness, there will often be reduced vision in the affected eye.
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ICD10CM:
S05.30XA – Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, unspecified eye, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
95725002 – Corneal laceration
S05.30XA – Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, unspecified eye, initial encounter
SNOMEDCT:
95725002 – Corneal laceration
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Last Updated:12/21/2008
Emergency: requires immediate attention
Corneal laceration - External and Internal Eye