H44.7: Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic
The eyeball is made up of many different parts. The vitreous body of the eye consists of a transparent, gel-like fluid. It is surrounded by a thin membrane and fills the entire rear area of the eye. This is how it gives the eye its shape. The lens of the eye and a muscle holding the lens of the eye in place are also located inside the eye, for example. You need both to be able to see clearly. The vitreous body is surrounded by the vitreous membrane. The vitreous membrane fulfills different functions. It protects the eye, supplies the eye with nutrients and is important for seeing, for example.
You have injured your eye. After that, one or more foreign bodies remained in your eye. Foreign bodies can be found in different areas inside the eye. They may be in the vitreous body or the lens of the eye, for example. Any foreign bodies found in your eye may make it more difficult for you to see. The eyeball may also be changed or the inside of the eye may become inflamed.
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