The influence of the pseudoexfoliation syndrome on cataract development
Napora, K.J.; Obuchowska, I.; Mariak, Z.
Klinika Oczna 110(1-3): 98-101
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 18669095 Document Number: 616484
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a chronic, systemic, connective tissue disease. Its hallmark is the accumulation of an abnormal, amyloid-like material in the anterior segment tissues of the eye. PEX is one of the risk factors in the development of lens opacification. The aim of the paper is a presentation of the current knowledge on the relationship between pseudoexfoliation syndrome and cataract. Special attention is paid to pathogenetic and epidemiologic factors.