Phthisis bulbi | |
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Phthisis bulbi of the right eye due to complication of eye surgery | |
Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | ophthalmology |
ICD-10 | H44.5 |
ICD-9-CM | 360.41 |
Phthisis bulbi is a shrunken, non-functional eye. It may result from severe eye disease, inflammation,injury, or it may represent a complication of eye surgery. Treatment options include insertion of a prosthesis, which may be preceded by enucleation of the eye.