Lecture 9 - Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma a dangerous dup Flashcards
What type of profession commonly get PES (pseudo exfoliation syndrome)
Glass blowers
Note: No protection against infared radiation
What type of cases is PES associated with?
- Inflammation
- Trauma
- Older age
What are the deposits considered to be?
Distinctive Fibrillar material
When is PES seen after what ocular procedure?
Post dilation
Where is the PES material the visable the most?
Pupillary Edge
What is the percentage that PES/XFS may form into exfoliation glaucoma?
30% in a lifetime
According to many studies, which group had the highest prevalance in PES?
Middle Finland at 21% and Middle Sweden at 18%
Which three countries showed PES to show up in individuals slightly after 40 YO?
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Southern India
Which country showed the highest prevalance of XFG in XFS pts?
Australia
Which gender is common in getting XFG?
Female
What are 3 features of XFS?
- Central disc (corresponds to size of pupil)
- Clear zone - removal of material by iris movement
- Peripheral granular zone due to undisturbed accumulation
What two lens findings will you find due to degenerative changes in zonular fibers?
- Phacodeonesis
2. Subluxation of lens
What type of XFS enzyme is found on zonules?
Proteolytic enzymes
What are three post op complications that may occur after removal of a cataract?
- Production of XFS material continues
- Late decentration of lens
- Subluxation of lens implant
When preforming retroillumination with a slit lamp you notice the iris to look like moths have eaten it, what is this defect called?
Iris Transillumination defects
Note: You will most likely even observe a Loss of pupillary ruff
An iris will change and is shown by Fluorescein angiography. What three changes will be seen?
- Hypoperfusion
- Neovascularization
- Increase with age and duration of disease
Note: This is due to vessls being blocked and causing hypoxia
True or False. When preforming Gonio, will you notice a uniform coverage of the TM 360?
False. It is uneven. You will notice the TM is heavily pigmented and there will be pigment deposition on Schwalbe’s line