Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Myopia

Definition:
It is that dioptric condition of the eye in which parallel rays of light are brought to focus at a point in front of the retina, in an eye with accomodation at rest.

Classification (based on etiology):
1. Axial myopia
2. Refractive myopia
  • Curvature myopia
  • Index myopia

Treatment:

  1. Eyeglasses
  2. Contact Lenses
  3. Refractive Surgery

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