About The Medical Condition Exfoliation Syndromes

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Exfoliation Syndromes

Exfoliation Syndromes Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Exfoliation Syndromes Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Exfoliation Syndromes?

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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