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Hook The Correct Code for Lens Subluxation

Published on Wed Jan 28, 2026

Question: A patient presented to urgent care following an injury during a boxing training session. The patient was struck in the left eye by an opponent and was experiencing blurred vision. An ophthalmologist performed a physical examination and a slit lamp test to evaluate the patient’s eyes. The physician diagnosed the patient with lens subluxation of the left eye. What [...]
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