📋Overview
Blepharitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the eyelid margins. It is a legacy term still widely used and refers to inflammation involving the eyelid skin, eyelashes, and associated glands. Modern understanding classifies blepharitis into anterior and posterior types based on the location of inflammation. It is a chronic condition that can cause discomfort and eye irritation but is not sight-threatening in most cases.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0005741ICD-10-CM
H01.0H01.9H01.00
MeSH
D001762
SNOMED CT (US)
414460001231722004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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