COS-6 Clinical Update: Glaucoma

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma

Thursday June 28, 2012, 1045-1215
Metro West

Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the prevalence and significance of this glaucoma and its relative morbidity compared to idiopathic open-angle glaucoma.
• Assess the current understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of pseudexfoliation and its effects on the eye and other organ systems.
• Describe the special considerations required regarding cataract surgery in an eye with pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma.