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Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, masked

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, masked
Prophylactic YAG-Laser iridotomy at 12h because of impending pupillary block. PEX-material production by the iris pigment epithelium together with deposition on the anterior lens surface lead to adhesions between iris and lens and are thus risk factors for a pupillary block.
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany
H40.2
Systemic Diseases -> Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX) -> Glaucoma
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