EXFOLIATION SYNDROME
\ɛksfˈə͡ʊlɪˈe͡ɪʃən sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \ɛksfˈəʊlɪˈeɪʃən sˈɪndɹəʊm], \ɛ_k_s_f_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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The deposition of flaky, translucent fibrillar material most conspicuous on the anterior lens capsule and pupillary margin but also in both surfaces of the iris, the zonules, trabecular meshwork, ciliary body, corneal endothelium, and orbital blood vessels. It sometimes forms a membrane on the anterior iris surface. Exfoliation refers to the shedding of pigment by the iris. (Newell, Ophthalmology, 7th ed, p380)
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