Exfoliation syndrome

Exfoliation syndrome: See: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
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Exfoliation Syndrome
Medical Dictionary
Definition of medical terminology for Exfoliation Syndrome.

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. Pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome (also known as exfoliation syndrome) is the most common identifiable condition associated with glaucoma. In one study, 9% of patients with open-angle glaucoma had the syndrome.

Secondary glaucomas include pigmentary glaucoma, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, and irido-corneal-endothelial syndrome (ICE).

- -Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome: This syndrome includes protein-based substances produced by the lens, iris and other parts of the eye, and it’s the most commonly identifiable condition related to glaucoma. ...

secondary open-angle glaucomas) include developmental anomalies, scarring caused by trauma or infection, and plugging of channels by detached iris pigment (ie, pigment dispersion syndrome) or abnormal protein deposits (eg, pseudoexfoliation syndrome) ...

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