Pseudoexfoliation syndrome in the eye (Photo)

This microscope photograph shows an eye with pseudoexfoliation syndrome. You can see the white, basement-membrane material sitting on the surface of the lens. This debris rubs on the overlying iris and can cause glaucoma from trabecular meshwork clogging. Also, this findings indicates a higher risk for zonular dehiscence during cataract surgery.

This photograph is a fantastic one, but you might also want to see our pseudoexfoliation video of the same eye to truly appreciate how this finding looks under the microscope.