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Distichiasis - External and Internal Eye
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Distichiasis - External and Internal Eye

Contributors: Brandon D. Ayres MD, Christopher Rapuano MD, Harvey A. Brown MD, Sunir J. Garg MD, Lauren Patty Daskivich MD, MSHS
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Synopsis

Distichiasis is a condition of the eyelashes wherein the lashes or hairs are associated with and arise from the meibomian orifices. It can be congenital or acquired. Chronic inflammatory diseases of the eyelids and/or the conjunctiva are the major etiologic reason for the acquired form. This includes chronic cicatricial pemphigoid, erythema multiform, chemical injury, trachoma, chronic blepharitis, and chronic allergies. The acquired form is more likely to involve the lower eyelids. The congenital form is dominantly inherited with complete penetrance. The congenital form may be an isolated finding or associated with ptosis, strabismus, congenital heart defects, or mandibulofacial dysostosis. Pain, tearing, photophobia, foreign body feeling, and blurry vision are all possible symptoms associated with distichiasis.

Codes

ICD10CM:
H02.89 – Other specified disorders of eyelid
Q10.3 – Other congenital malformations of eyelid

SNOMEDCT:
95339000 – Distichiasis

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Last Updated:01/13/2022
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Distichiasis - External and Internal Eye
A medical illustration showing key findings of Distichiasis : Eye pain, Photophobia, Eye irritation, Eyelids, Excessive tearing
Ophthalmic Imaging image of Distichiasis - imageId=2903865. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Tiny hairs arising from meibomian gland openings on the eyelid margin.'
Tiny hairs arising from meibomian gland openings on the eyelid margin.
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