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Pseudoexfoliation

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This describes the accumulation of flaky or fluffy white material (proteoglycans) in a ring on the anterior lens capsule, iris, and trabecular meshwork. Glaucoma results in 50% of cases. The pseudoexfoliation and glaucoma are usually bilateral but asymmetric.

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