9C61.21 Pigmentary open-angle glaucoma
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Pigmentary open-angle glaucoma is a condition where pigment is liberated due to rubbing of the zonules against the posterior iris sheath that leads to obstruction of the trabecular meshwork causing intraocular pressure elevation and subsequent optic nerve damage.
postcoordination
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synonyms
- Pigmentary open-angle glaucoma
- PG - [pigmentary glaucoma]
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