Genetics of Exfoliation Syndrome

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Exfoliation syndrome (XFS) is an age-related systemic disorder of the extracellular matrix with important ocular manifestations. In this disorder, exfoliation material (XFM) is deposited in the anterior chamber of the eye on the lens, iris, ciliary body, as well as other intraocular structures. This accumulation of XFM can obstruct the trabecular meshwork, resulting in elevated intraocular pressure and eventually...

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