True Exfoliation: Rarity of Degeneration

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nga Yan Li, Man Yee Ho, Anita Li, Ching Ki Fung, Lok Man Tiffany Yeung, Kai Wang Kenneth Li
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100693
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Abstract

True exfoliation is the condition in which the anterior capsule layers are delaminated. This case report presents a woman in her 70s with cataract and age-related degenerative true exfoliation. Findings from anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) demonstrated a lamellar separation of the anterior portion of the lens capsule typical of true exfoliation. Early recognition of the condition via preoperative and intraoperative ASOCT is vital for better surgical planning and delivery so as to avoid complications in capsulorhexis execution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Connexins and lens biology

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e100693–e100693
Publication date
3 January 2026
Language
EN