Pathologic Myopia

Pathologic myopia is a condition in which the eye is longer than normal. A host of secondary problems can occur as a result including retinal tears, blood vessels growing under the macula, higher frequency of glaucoma, and earlier onset of cataract. For details, please read the information document under this heading.

PDF Documents:

• What You Should Know About Pathologic Myopia

Images:

• Pathologic Myopia - Long Term Effects
• Pathologic Myopia with Albinism
• Pathologic Myopia with Staphyloma, Macular Hole, and Macular Detachment
• Pathologic Myopia- New Onset Maculoschisis
• Tilted Optic Disc, Posterior Staphyloma, Zone Beta, and Lacquer Cracks

Videos:

• Pathologic Myopia