Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions)

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions).

Description

Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eyes (most commonly from side to side) and is usually associated with impaired vision. Tenotomy involves cutting the horizontal muscles of the eye (which move the eye from side to side) and reattaching them at the same place. The aim of the procedure is to improve vision.

OPCS4.6 Code(s):

C34.7 Tenotomy of combinations of muscles of eye

Z17.1 Medial rectus muscle of eye

Z17.2 Lateral rectus muscle of eye

Note: A code from Z94. - Laterality of operation would also be recorded to identify left, right or bilateral operation.

 This would also be recorded with the ICD-10 code H55.X Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements

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	IPG 299 Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus: guidance	27 May 2009
	IPG299 Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions): guidance (Web format)	28 February 2011
	IPG299 Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions): understanding NICE guidance	01 February 2011
	IPG299 Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus: audit support	27 May 2009
	Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions)(interventional procedures second consultation)	26 January 2009
	Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions) (interventional procedures second overview)	26 January 2009
	Tenotomy of four horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (interventional procedures consultation)	23 September 2008
	Tenotomy of four hortizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (interventional procedures overview)	23 September 2008