Myopia - Pathologic
Generally defined as a refractive error of diopters or an axial length of ≥26.5is greater than or equal to 26.5
The mechanical stretching of the eye leads to several vision-threatening conditions: A Review of Pathologic Myopia - PubMed Pathologic Myopia
While often confused with "high myopia," pathologic myopia is distinct because it involves specific degenerative lesions rather than just a high refractive error. Generally defined as a refractive error of diopters
Defined by the International Myopia Institute (IMI) as high myopia accompanied by structural changes such as posterior staphyloma, myopic maculopathy, or optic neuropathy. or optic neuropathy.
