Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
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Last updated: February 8th, 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
2. Cataract surgery issues
2.1 Poor pupil dilation
2.2 Zonular weakness
2.3 Irrigation fluid misdirection
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