RETINAL CHANGES IN MYOPIC PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE
CENTRE IN EASTERN INDIA
Background: Myopia is a major cause of visual impairment in both the developed and the developing world. Its prevalence ranges between 83% to 97% and the prevalence of high myopia ranges between 7% and 22%. Individuals with high myopia have increased risk of retinal complications which can be potentially sight threatening. Aims And Objectives: To determine the prevalence and types of retinal changes in patients with myopia and the relationship of the retinal changes with the severity of myopia. Materials And Methods: Patients attending the outpatient department having myopia and age more than 8 years were selected for the study. They underwent dilated fundoscopy (direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy) to record the various retinal changes. Results: Tessellated fundus (58.5%) and peripapillary atrophy (40.5%) were the most common ndings. Temporal crescent (21.5%), lattice degeneration (16.5%), white with or without pressure (11%), retinal tears (4%) and retinal detachment (2%) were also seen. No changes were observed in 22% of the eyes. Conclusion: Myopic individuals should be educated on the symptoms of various complications and seek care immediately if symptoms arise