H03: Disorders of eyelid in diseases classified elsewhere

H03.0: Parasitic infestation of eyelid in diseases classified elsewhere

The eyelids along with the lashes are located above and under the eye. They protect the eye from injuries and drying out. Fat, muscles, and several glands are included in the eyelid, among other things. The glands produce some partly fatty elements for the layer of fluid on the eye. Parasites are small creatures that, at least for periods of time, live off other creatures. In humans they can cause illnesses. If the eyelid is infected by parasites, it can become inflamed.