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Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to epithelial ingrowth

9C61.34

Link to WHO Definition

Secondary angle closure glaucoma due to epithelial ingrowth – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/907653063

Epithelial ingrowth is a condition after open globe trauma or surgery where conjunctival or corneal epithelial cells get access to the anterior chamber and overgrow the trabecular meshwork with subsequent intraocular pressure elevation and optic nerve damage.

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