In simple words: Dry eye condition not related to Sjogren's syndrome,in the left eye.

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's syndrome, affecting the left eye.

Example 1: A patient presents with dryness, burning, and a foreign body sensation in their left eye. Upon examination, the ophthalmologist diagnoses keratoconjunctivitis sicca, unrelated to Sjogren's syndrome, specifically in the left eye. The right eye is unaffected., A patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis complains of persistent dry eye in their left eye. After a thorough evaluation, the physician rules out Sjogren's syndrome and codes the condition as H16.222 due to the dryness and inflammation isolated to the left eye., During a routine eye exam, a patient reports experiencing discomfort and grittiness in their left eye. The ophthalmologist observes signs of dryness and corneal irritation, diagnosing keratoconjunctivitis sicca limited to the left eye, with no evidence of Sjogren's syndrome.

Detailed eye exam findings including Schirmer's test results, tear break-up time, and assessment of corneal and conjunctival health. Documentation should confirm the absence of Sjogren's syndrome and specify the laterality (left eye).