Dr. Spors - Basic Science of Ametropia

Question 1

What is the most common type of axial ametropia?

Answer 1

Axial myopia.

Note: This is best corrected with spectacles or CL’s

Question 2

To neutralize hyperopia, what must happen to the incident light?

Answer 2

Light has to be CONVERGENT

Note: For myopia, it will be divergent light.

Question 3

As a person ages, what occurs with to the axial length?

Answer 3

Increases in size. After age 6, the axial length is lose to 24 mm