#50. Nearsightedness, myopia.

Question 1

What is NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS / MYOPIA?

Answer 1

• Its the DIFFERENCE BTW the
  a. Refractive Power
  b. Axial Length of the eye
• Such as PARALLEL INCIDENT Light Rays CONVERGE at the FOCAL POINT
• ANTERIOR to the RETINA

Question 2

What is the CAUSE of NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS / MYOPIA?

Answer 2

• Unknown
• Inheritance

Question 3

What are the SYMPTOMS of NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS / MYOPIA?

Answer 3

• MYOPIA SYNDROME
  a. THIN Sclera
  b. ELONGATION of Globe, causing SHIFT in Axes
  c. DEEP Anterior Chamber
  d. ATROPHY of Ciliary Muscles
  e. VITREOUS Opacification
  f. Retinal DETACHMENT
• GLAUCOMA

Question 4

What is the TREATMENT for NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS / MYOPIA?

Answer 4

• REDUCING the EXCESSIVE Refractive Power = Giving DIVERGING / CONCAVE Lens
• Correction with CONTACT LENSES