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Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Medical Questions » Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
| Name: Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome |
| Also known as: |
| Degenerative disease of the eye(s). |
Causes of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Unknown, but more common in females and elderly. |
Symptoms of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
White granular deposits on edge of iris (colored part of the eye) and lens, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), defects in the iris that allow light to pass through into the eye, poor dilatation of pupil, and pigmentation of the cornea (white part of eye). |
Tests for Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Examination of eye with a magnifying light and measuring the pressure in the eye. |
Treatment for Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Specific eye drops to treat glaucoma, argon laser to remove deposits, and surgery to the eye.
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Complications of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome of its treatment
One third of patients have the disease in both eyes. Loss of vision more rapid than in glaucoma alone. |
Likely Outcome of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Reasonable, but usually there is a slow deterioration in vision. |
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