Traumatic iritis is intraocular inflammation confined to the anterior chamber of the eye, specifically occurring after trauma to the eye or orbit. It is part of a broader spectrum of conditions commonly referred to as anterior uveitis. It typically starts within 3 days of the orbital or ocular trauma.
Typical symptoms include:
Photophobia, especially with miosis, and pain in the traumatized eye when light is shined in either eye
Dull or aching pain
Tearing
Visual disturbances / floaters
Decreased visual acuity
Codes
ICD10CM: H20.00 – Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
SNOMEDCT: 417020006 – Traumatic iritis
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