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Exfoliation Syndrome

The deposition of flaky, translucent fibrillar material most conspicuous on the anterior lens capsule and pupillary margin but also in both surfaces of the iris, the zonules, trabecular meshwork, ciliary body, corneal endothelium, and orbital blood vessels. It sometimes forms a membrane on the anterior iris surface. Exfoliation refers to the shedding of pigment by the iris. (Newell, Ophthalmology, 7th ed, p380)
Also Known As:
Exfoliation Glaucoma; Exfoliative Syndrome; Pseudo-Exfoliation Syndrome; Pseudoexfoliation Of The Lens; Exfoliation Syndromes; Exfoliative Syndromes; Pseudo Exfoliation Syndrome; Pseudo-Exfoliation Syndromes; Pseudoexfoliation Syndromes; Syndrome, Exfoliation; Syndrome, Exfoliative; Syndrome, Pseudo-Exfoliation; Syndrome, Pseudoexfoliation; Syndromes, Exfoliation; Syndromes, Exfoliative; Syndromes, Pseudo-Exfoliation; Syndromes, Pseudoexfoliation; Glaucoma Capsulare; Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Networked: 736 relevant articles (25 outcomes, 92 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Glaucoma
2. Open-Angle Glaucoma (Glaucoma, Open Angle)
3. Cataract (Cataracts)
4. Ocular Hypertension (Glaucoma, Suspect)
5. Macular Degeneration (Age-Related Maculopathy)

Experts

1. Ritch, Robert: 26 articles (06/2022 - 07/2003)
2. Schlötzer-Schrehardt, Ursula: 16 articles (05/2022 - 12/2002)
3. Zenkel, Matthias: 14 articles (05/2022 - 06/2005)
4. Kruse, Friedrich E: 12 articles (05/2022 - 06/2005)
5. Pasutto, Francesca: 12 articles (05/2022 - 12/2008)
6. Pasquale, Louis R: 12 articles (01/2021 - 09/2010)
7. Wiggs, Janey L: 12 articles (01/2021 - 01/2008)
8. Tanito, Masaki: 11 articles (06/2022 - 01/2012)
9. Konstas, Anastasios G P: 9 articles (01/2021 - 12/2002)
10. Craig, Jamie E: 8 articles (01/2022 - 03/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Exfoliation Syndrome:
1. Timolol (Blocadren)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Latanoprost (Xalatan)FDA Link
3. dorzolamide (Trusopt)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Bimatoprost (Lumigan)FDA Link
5. SolutionsIBA
6. Capsules (Microcapsules)IBA
7. rho-Associated KinasesIBA
8. Synthetic Prostaglandins (Prostaglandin Analogues)IBA
9. K-115IBA
10. ArgonIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Trabeculectomy (Trabeculoplasty)
2. Lasers (Laser)
3. Therapeutics
4. Phacoemulsification
5. Intraocular Lenses (Intraocular Lens)