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Etiopathogenesis and management of high-degree myopia. Part I.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Sept 2009
Zejmo Maria, Formińska-Kapuścik Maria, Pieczara Ewa, Filipek Erita, Mrukwa-Kominek Ewa, Samochowiec-Donocik Elzbieta, Leszczyński Rafał, Smuzyńska Magdalena
Abstract excerpt
High-degree myopia (HM) is defined as a refractive error above -6 D (-8 diopters). An axial eyeball length above 26 mm and is also connected with excessive myopisation. Mechanical stretching and thinning of the choroids may lead to the development of irreversible degenerative changes in the eyeball and visual impairment. HM prevalence varies significantly by geographical area, ranging from 1.7-3.3%, while in...
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