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1/2008
vol. 110 abstract:
Review article
The influence of the pseudoexfoliation syndrome on cataract development
Katarzyna J. Napora
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,
Iwona Obuchowska
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,
Zofia Mariak
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Online publish date: 2008/03/17
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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 keywords:
pseudoexfoliation syndrome, catarat |
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