More Than Meets the Eye: Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Available from: 2/12/2025 (AEDT)
Where to publish: www.mieducation.com
Provider: Mivision
Contact: Nikki Byrne, [E] nikki@mivision.com.au, [P] 02 8336 8616
Activity Outline
Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) is the most common identifiable cause of open-angle glaucoma, with PXF-affected individuals demonstrating an approximately 10 times risk of developing glaucoma.1 Even more clinically concerning for those affected individuals, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG) is one of the most aggressive and clinically complex forms of secondary open angle glaucoma. This type of glaucoma is associated with higher intraocular pressure (IOP) levels, greater IOP fluctuation, more advanced optic nerve damage at diagnosis, as well as a faster rate of progression when compared to primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).2
Nicole Lawson provides a primer on pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG), concluding that the key to appropriate patient care is recognising PXF as a multisystem disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome as a multifactorial disorder,
- Be aware of the epidemiology and incidence of PXF,
- Understand the pathophysiology, risk factors and clinical implications of PXF, and
- Be aware of current and emerging treatment strategies.
Max CPD hours awarded: 1.25
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| More Than Meets the Eye: Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| No |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 0.75 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1.25 |