ICD-11 code : 9C61.40;
Preferred Label : Primary congenital glaucoma;
ICD-11 definition : Primary Congenital Glaucoma is a condition during early infancy where delayed development
and malformation of the trabecular meshwork blocks the outflow routes leading to elevated
intraocular pressure that causes enlargement of the eyeball (Buphthalmus), corneal
edema, Descemet tears, myopia, and damage to the optic nerve, often resulting in severe
visual impairment or blindness;
Origin ID : 517092878;
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Primary Congenital Glaucoma is a condition during early infancy where delayed development
and malformation of the trabecular meshwork blocks the outflow routes leading to elevated
intraocular pressure that causes enlargement of the eyeball (Buphthalmus), corneal
edema, Descemet tears, myopia, and damage to the optic nerve, often resulting in severe
visual impairment or blindness
