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Exfoliation syndrome.

R Ritch1, U Schlötzer-Schrehardt

  • 1Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY, USA.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|February 13, 2001
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Exfoliation syndrome (XFS) is an age-related condition causing abnormal material buildup in eye tissues, leading to increased glaucoma risk. Early detection and awareness are crucial for managing XFS and its associated ocular complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Pathology
  • Systemic Disease Research

Background:

  • Exfoliation syndrome (XFS) is an age-related disorder characterized by abnormal fibrillar extracellular material deposition in ocular tissues.
  • XFS is increasingly recognized as the most common identifiable cause of glaucoma, often leading to a more severe clinical course and poorer prognosis.
  • Emerging evidence suggests XFS may be a systemic disorder with preliminary associations to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the ocular manifestations, diagnostic features, and systemic associations of Exfoliation Syndrome.
  • To highlight the increased risks of surgical complications in patients with XFS.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing XFS for glaucoma management and surgical planning.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review of existing research on Exfoliation Syndrome.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations and diagnostic markers of XFS.
  • Examination of pathological findings and cellular associations of exfoliation material.

Main Results:

  • XFS affects all anterior segment structures, conjunctiva, and orbital tissues, with characteristic white deposits on the anterior lens surface.
  • Glaucoma is more prevalent and severe in XFS patients, including a predisposition to angle-closure glaucoma.
  • Exfoliation material (XFM) composition remains unknown, though glycosaminoglycans and protein components are implicated; XFM is found associated with various ocular cell types.

Conclusions:

  • XFS is a significant risk factor for glaucoma and cataract formation.
  • Physicians must be aware of XFS to anticipate surgical complications like zonular dehiscence and capsular rupture.
  • Early detection and management of XFS are vital for mitigating ocular morbidity and improving surgical outcomes.