Myopia OT #12 Flashcards
Where are light rays focused in myopia? Which type of image is produced?
Parallel light rays are focused in front of the retina which results in a blurred retinal image.
How does a minus lens work in regard to the focal points?
The second focal point of the correcting lens should coincide with the far point of the eye
What are possible effects of a high myopic refractive error?
Glaucoma, Cataracts, retinal detachment, maculopathy
How many adults are myopic in the US from 1999-2004?
41.6%
What will happen by 2050?
Half the word will my myopic with 1 billion having high myopia (>6D)
What percentage of high myopia will develop retinal disease?
70%
What are the global economic burdens of myopia and what will it increase to in 2050?
$478 billion by 2050 it will be $1.2 Trillion
What is emmetropization?
Newborns are hyperopic but this refractive error decreases during infancy and early childhood
What is a leptokurtotic distribution?
Emmetropization with a high peak from -2 -> +4
This occurs in 6-8 years old
Which type of curve do newborns have?
Normal Distribution from -7 -> +11
What grows during the first three years of life?
Cornea, Ant. Chamber depth, crystalline lens, axial length
What needs to happen if you have a long axial length in order to be an emmetrope?
You need less corneal or crystalline lens power (flatter curvature)
What is the anomalous component of myopia?
Axial length especially increased vitreous chamber depth
How many chromosomes have been identified for high myopia?
4
What is the heritability index of myopia for twins?
80%
What is the greatest risk factor of myopia?
Two myopic parents
What are possible risk factors for myopia?
- Environment
- Diet
- Near work
- Intelligence
- Stress
- Lack of outdoor activities
What is accommodation?
Change in the shape of the crystalline lens which increases the refractive power of the eye thus bringing near object into focus
What happens if the increase in power of the eye is maintained when viewing a distant target?
The image of the distant target will lie in front of the retina but far point is the point conjugate with the retina of the UNACCOMMODATED eye
What is associated with a 1D increase in myopia?
67% increase in myopic maculopathy
What happens if you slow myopia by 1D?
Reduces the risk of the patient having maculopathy by 40%
Why does each diopter of myopia matter?
- Less visual disability when uncorrected
- Better option for surgical myopia correcting
- Reduced risk of blindness associated with lower levels of myopia
What is the greatest myopia related risk?
Myopic Maculopathy which is irreversible vision loss AKA Myopic Macular Degeneration