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High Glaucoma Risk in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome: Age and Ocular Hypertension Drive Incidence
By MedXY|Apr 23, 2026
New study reveals 26.5-37.5% of eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome develop glaucoma within 4 years, with ocular hypertension doubling risk. Standalone lens extraction reduced IOP by 3 mmHg.