[The influence of the pseudoexfoliation syndrome on cataract development].
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a chronic, systemic, connective tissue disease. Its hallmark is the accumulation of an abnormal, amyloid-like material in the anterior segment tissues of the eye. PEX is one of the risk factors in the development of lens opacification. The aim of the paper is a presentation of the current knowledge on the relationship between pseudoexfoliation syndrome and cataract. Special attention is paid to pathogenetic and epidemiologic factors.
Napora
Katarzyna J
KJ
Z Kliniki Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
Obuchowska
Iwona
I
Mariak
Zofia
Z
D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D017889:Exfoliation Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors