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Chapter 7 - Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)»Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)»Visual discomfort (H53.14)

H53.14

Visual discomfort

Sub-codes (4)

Related indications (MeSH) (2)

Asthenopia10 drugs (1 approved, 9 experimental)

Term generally used to describe complaints related to refractive error, ocular muscle imbalance, including pain or aching around the eyes, burning and itchiness of the eyelids, ocular fatigue, and headaches.

Photophobia2 drugs (2 approved)

Abnormal sensitivity to light. This may occur as a manifestation of EYE DISEASES; MIGRAINE; SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE; MENINGITIS; and other disorders. Photophobia may also occur in association with DEPRESSION and other MENTAL DISORDERS.