CPT® Code 68330

A symblepharon is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal adhesion or scar tissue formation between the palpebral conjunctiva, which lines the inside of the eyelids, and the bulbar conjunctiva, the membrane covering the eyeball. This condition often arises as a result of trauma or infection, leading to significant complications. The presence of a symblepharon can severely impact eye function, as it may restrict eye movement, hinder the eyelids from fully closing or opening, and potentially result in double vision. The procedure described by CPT® Code 68330 involves the surgical repair of a symblepharon through conjunctivoplasty, which is performed without the use of a graft. During this procedure, the surgeon meticulously releases the adhesions connecting the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva. The fibrous tissue is carefully dissected away from the surrounding healthy conjunctiva and excised. Following this, adjacent healthy conjunctiva is advanced over the area where the adhesions were removed and is secured in place using sutures. This technique aims to restore normal anatomy and function to the eye, alleviating the symptoms associated with the symblepharon.