Distichiasis - External and Internal Eye
Alerts and Notices
Important News & Links
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
H02.89 – Other specified disorders of eyelid
Q10.3 – Other congenital malformations of eyelid
SNOMEDCT:
95339000 – Distichiasis
Look For
Subscription Required
Diagnostic Pearls
Subscription Required
Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
To perform a comparison, select diagnoses from the classic differential
Subscription Required
Best Tests
Subscription Required
Management Pearls
Subscription Required
Therapy
Subscription Required
References
Subscription Required
Last Updated:01/13/2022