Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2013 Sep-Dec;7(3):118-20. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1148. Epub 2013 Sep 6.

Abstract

Pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome is a well-recognized clinical entity of considerable clinical significance. It is associated with poor mydriasis, cataracts with weak zonular support, secondary glaucoma and possibly with biochemical abnormalities, such as elevated homocysteine and systemic diseases involving the cardiovascular and central nervous system. There have also been some recent studies identifying mutations in genes which are associated with PXF. How to cite this article: Ariga M, Nivean M, Utkarsha P. Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome. J Current Glau Prac 2013;7(3): 118-120.

Keywords: Homocysteine; Mutations.; Mydriasis; Pseudoexfoliation; Secondary glaucoma; Weak zonules.

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