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Description
Myopic degeneration is a condition associated with the axial elongation of the globe and the associated thinning and stretching of the retina, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and choroid. Physiological myopic degeneration is the more common benign form, whereas pathological myopic degeneration is often associated with an axial length of 27mm or more, demonstrates progression over time and is potentially sight threatening.
Symptoms
Progressive increase in refractive error causes a blurring of vision. Floaters may be reported related to posterior vitreous detachment. Rarely there may be acute symptoms in relation to complications.
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