Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
A form of secondary glaucoma caused by pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF), where flaky material builds up on the lens and other structures inside the eye, gradually blocking normal fluid drainage. When glaucoma develops from this, it's sometimes referred to as pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG).
What it is
A form of secondary glaucoma caused by pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF), where flaky material builds up on the lens and other structures inside the eye, gradually blocking normal fluid drainage. When glaucoma develops from this, it's sometimes referred to as pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG).
Symptoms and warning signs
Usually no symptoms early on, like most glaucoma types. Can progress more rapidly and less predictably than primary open-angle glaucoma once it develops.
Causes / risk factors
More common with age, with some regional and genetic patterns. The underlying cause of pseudoexfoliation syndrome itself isn't fully understood.
How it's diagnosed
Identified on a slit-lamp exam, where the characteristic flaky material is visible, combined with standard glaucoma testing.
Treatment approach
Similar toolkit to open-angle glaucoma — drops, laser, or surgery — but often monitored more closely, since pressure here can be less stable.
Frequently asked questions
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