Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma
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Last updated: February 1st, 2022
Summary of Evidence
PXF a risk factor in glaucoma progression
In the EMGT, 96% of patients with PXF progressed vs 65% of patients without PXF {Leske MC, Heijl A, Hyman L, Bengtsson B, Dong L, Yang Z; EMGT Group. Predictors of long-term progression in the early manifest glaucoma trial. Ophthalmology. 2007 Nov;114(11):1965-72.}
Evidence
1. General Principles
1.1 PXF as a risk factor for glaucoma progression
1.2 Management of Intraocular pressure
Refer to Chapter 3.1 Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
2. Cataract surgery issues
2.1 Poor pupil dilation
2.2 Zonular weakness
2.3 Irrigation fluid misdirection
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