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Eye Health, Glaucoma & Vision Disorders • ICD-10-CM H26.8

Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome

Also known as: Disorder, Syndrome, Diseases, Condition

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2026-11-02 • ICD-10-CM H26.8 • 4 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Elena Vance, MD, FACE (NPI #1043218901)
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What Is Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome?

Within Eye Health, Glaucoma & Vision Disorders practice, Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (also termed Disorder or Syndrome) (ICD-10 H26.8) is stratified through AREDS2 macular nutrition [Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome H26.8], pairing targeted symptom control with longitudinal Best-Corrected Visual Acuity in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: & OCT) surveillance.

Pathophysiology, Underlying Causes & Clinical Presentation

Biological expression of Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8, Eyes & Vision) reflects impaired trabecular meshwork in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: aqueous humor outflow). longitudinal control is benchmarked via Intraocular Pressure (IOP) [Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome H26.8].

Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs

  • • Presentation of Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8): gradual blurring, glare/halos in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: around nighttime headlights,)
  • • Secondary Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome clinical sign: gritty burning, foreign-body in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: sensation, reflex tearing,)
  • • Symptom flares in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome correlating with Intraocular Pressure (IOP) [Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome H26.8] deviation outside 10 – 21 mmHg (individualized optic target) (H26.8)
  • • Functional eyes & vision impact requiring AREDS2 macular nutrition [Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome H26.8] evaluation (H26.8)

Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome Diagnostic Classification & Lab Markers

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Code H26.8 WHO / CMS ICD-10-CM Clinical Classification
Clinical Specialty Hub Eye Health, Glaucoma & Vision Disorders NLM Clinical Tables
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Intraocular Pressure (IOP) [Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome H26.8] 10 – 21 mmHg (individualized optic target) (H26.8) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Best-Corrected Visual Acuity in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: & OCT) Intact retinal nerve fiber & macula (H26.8) Clinical Reference Target Range
Diagnostic / Lab Marker: HbA1c & Systemic in Lens pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H26.8: Blood Pressure) Microvascular retinal protection (H26.8) Clinical Reference Target Range
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American journal of ophthalmology • 2024-10-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial
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