Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma in the Navajo Nation

Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma in the Navajo Nation

(1) Background: Exfoliation syndrome (XFS) is a common cause of secondary open angle glaucoma. In 1971, Faulkner et al. estimated the prevalence of XFS among 50 Navajo Nation residents as 38%. Given that XFS can cause irreversible blindness secondary to glaucoma (XFG), this study aims to identify th...

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Main Authors: Ayesha Patil, Cole Swiston, Ryan T. Wallace, Chase Paulson, Matthew E. Conley, Lori McCoy, Craig Chaya, Barbara Wirostko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Vision
Subjects:
exfoliation syndrome
exfoliation glaucoma
health disparities
epidemiology
glaucoma
pseudoexfoliation syndrome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5150/6/4/61

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