About The Medical Condition Exfoliation Syndrome

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Exfoliation Syndrome

Exfoliation Syndrome Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Exfoliation Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition 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)

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