ICD-11 code : 9A01.3;
Preferred Label : Infectious blepharitis;
ICD-11 definition : A condition of the eyelid, commonly caused by an infection with a bacterial source.
This condition is characterized by pruritus, burning, scratchiness, excessive tearing,
or crusty debris around the eyelashes. This condition may also present with lid erythema,
collarettes, madarosis, trichiasis, or plugged meibomian glands. Transmission is by
direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, endogenous spread, or through
fomites.;
ICD-11 synonym : anterior lid margin disease; anterior squamous lid disease; marginal blepharitis; ciliary blepharitis; blepharitis, nonulcerative;
Origin ID : 1475156994;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
A condition of the eyelid, commonly caused by an infection with a bacterial source.
This condition is characterized by pruritus, burning, scratchiness, excessive tearing,
or crusty debris around the eyelashes. This condition may also present with lid erythema,
collarettes, madarosis, trichiasis, or plugged meibomian glands. Transmission is by
direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, endogenous spread, or through
fomites.