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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome is a common, age-related disorder characterized by extracellular fibrillar material deposition.
    • It is a systemic disease with significant ocular manifestations, including cataract and glaucoma, affecting anterior segment structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize ocular manifestations of PEX syndrome for early diagnosis.
    • To provide an overview of PEX glaucoma treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of PEX syndrome and PEX glaucoma.
    • Analysis of clinical findings and treatment strategies.

    Main Results:

    • PEX syndrome presents with characteristic dandruff-like deposits on the lens and iris.
    • PEX glaucoma is the most common identifiable cause of open-angle glaucoma and progresses rapidly.
    • Cataract extraction in PEX patients is often complicated.

    Conclusions:

    • Early diagnosis of PEX syndrome is essential for managing associated ocular conditions.
    • PEX glaucoma requires timely intervention, often surgical, due to its aggressive nature.
    • Advances in surgical techniques improve outcomes for complicated cataract extraction in PEX patients.