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Pseudoefoliation Syndrome (PEX), masked

Pseudoefoliation Syndrome (PEX), masked
Corneal edema caused by PEX endothelial keratopathy decrease visibility of pupillary area. Limited mydriasis after medication. Remnants of pigment epithelium layer of the iris are stuck to the anterior lens capsule. The pupillary margin is completely attached to the lens. Atrophy of the iris stroma on the temporal side. Often only after mechanical mydriasis intraoperatively the barely visible PEX deposits become visible as seen here. between the pupillary margin and the ring of pigment epithelium
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany
H40.1
Systemic Diseases -> Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX) -> Lens
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