Dr. NEELAM KHATWANI

Dr.Sandhya Makhija

Abstract

300 myopes of age 10 to 40 years were examined during one year period in a cross-sectional study to evaluate the prevalence of peripheral retinal changes and its correlation with axial length in myopes. They were divided into mild, moderate, high and severe myopia according to spherical equivalent of refraction. Standardized findings considered were: lattice degeneration, white without & with pressure, snail track degeneration, chorioretinal atrophy, retinal hole, tear, and detachment. Peripheral retinal degenerations were found in almost half (53%) of all myopes in study. Most common finding was lattice degeneration followed by white without Pressure & white with pressure. The prevalence of peripheral retinal degeneration had a positive association with age, increased axial length and myopia severity. The results from our study indicate the necessity of careful peripheral fundus examination in all myopes for early diagnosis and management of visual threatening complications in myopes.