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📋Overview
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders characterized by progressive optic nerve damage, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). It is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The term 'glaucoma' encompasses several types, with primary open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma being the most common. Modern terminology classifies glaucoma based on the anatomy of the anterior chamber angle and underlying causes.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0017601ICD-10-CM
H40H40.9H40-H42
MeSH
D005901
SNOMED CT (US)
23986001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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