Open-angle glaucoma - Exfoliation syndrome Factor
The RMA states that exfoliation syndrome "means a syndrome associated with the presence of extensive exfoliation material in the anterior chamber of the eye."
Exfoliation syndrome [XFS] is currently identified as the most common identifiable specific entity leading to the development of glaucoma. However, it is still an uncommon condition. The Australian Blue Mountains Eye Study found the prevalence of XFS to be 12% in those with open angle glaucoma.
Deposits of unknown origin and composition are seen on the lens surface, posterior iris surface, ciliary processes, zonule, loose in the anterior chamber, and in the trabecular meshwork. The disorder is also known as pseudo-exfoliation syndrome and is more common with increasing age.
Diagram of the eye
LAST REVIEWED FOR CCPS 18 JULY 2006.
PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS [26732]
26733 there is some evidence that exfoliation syndrome may be a factor in the development of the condition under consideration.
26734 the veteran has suffered from exfoliation syndrome at some time.
26735 the veteran has suffered from exfoliation syndrome involving side and site of the body at some time.
26736 the veteran was suffering from exfoliation syndrome involving side and site of the body at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
26737 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exfoliation syndrome and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
26738 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exfoliation syndrome and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
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26739 the veteran has established the causal connection between the exfoliation syndrome and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
CLINICAL ONSET AND OPERATIONAL SERVICE [26738]
26740 the exfoliation syndrome involving side and site of the body is causally related to operational service.
CLINICAL ONSET AND ELIGIBLE SERVICE [26739]
26741 the exfoliation syndrome involving side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service.