Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma.
BACKGROUND
Pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG) is a common secondary glaucoma that occurs when pigment and abnormal basement membrane material from anterior segment anatomical structures deposit in the trabecular meshwork. This anomaly arises from the predisposing condition, pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXE). Complications are common, making this one of the most difficult glaucomas to manage.


OBJECTIVE
The literature is reviewed in order to facilitate understanding of this condition.
Sowka
Joseph
J
Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33328, USA. jsowka@nova.edu
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017889:Exfoliation Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents