Catalog

Congenital symblepharon, bilateral

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Congenital symblepharon, bilateral – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1829696481

This is a congenital partial or complete adhesion of the palpebral conjunctiva of the eyelid to the bulbar conjunctiva of the eyeball. It results either from disease (conjunctival sequelae of Trachoma) or trauma. Cicatricial pemphigoid and, in severe cases, rosacea may cause symblepharon. This diagnosis is occurring in both eyes.