Ring staphyloma, right eye

This code signifies a ring-shaped bulging or thinning of the sclera, typically around the limbus, specifically affecting the right eye. This condition often results from weakened ocular tissue, leading to an outward protrusion under intraocular pressure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of ring staphyloma in the patient's right eye. This diagnosis is typically made during an ophthalmological examination, often noting the characteristic circumferential ectasia.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "right eye" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from other forms of staphyloma (e.g., equatorial, posterior) which have different codes.
• Code any underlying conditions contributing to the staphyloma (e.g., high myopia, glaucoma) as additional diagnoses.