ICD-11 code : 9A02.4;
Preferred Label : Meibomian Gland Dysfunction;
ICD-11 definition : This refers to the dysfunction of a special kind of sebaceous gland at the rim of
the eyelids inside the tarsal plate, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily
substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. Meibum prevents tear spillage
onto the cheek, trapping tears between the oiled edge and the eyeball, and makes the
closed lids airtight.;
Origin ID : 2113471999;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
This refers to the dysfunction of a special kind of sebaceous gland at the rim of
the eyelids inside the tarsal plate, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily
substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film. Meibum prevents tear spillage
onto the cheek, trapping tears between the oiled edge and the eyeball, and makes the
closed lids airtight.
