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She was diagnosed with PEX based on typical ocular characteristics, including grayish-white debris on the pupillary margin, pigment residues in the anterior chamber angle, and annular opacity around the anterior lens capsule after pupil dilation. During surgery, endoscopic observation revealed extensive grayish-white flocculent deposits covering the entire circumference of the zonules, resembling a spider web\u2014findings consistent with the \u201cfibrin-like deposits\u201d described in autopsy studies. Such exfoliated material may damage the intraocular environment through mechanical damage and chronic inflammatory responses. This is supported by intraoperative anterior chamber depth instability and a markedly elevated interleukin-8 (IL-8) concentration (557.3 pg\/mL) in the anterior chamber fluid. This case provides <jats:italic>in vivo<\/jats:italic> visualization of zonular abnormalities in a living Asian PEX patient using endoscopic technology, offering insights that extend beyond the capabilities of traditional imaging. It contributes direct evidence to enhance understanding of the pathogenesis of PEX-related glaucoma and suggests that intraoperative endoscopic assessment may serve as a valuable tool for evaluating zonular integrity and intraocular inflammation in PEX patients. 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