Defined by the International Myopia Institute (IMI) as high myopia accompanied by structural changes such as posterior staphyloma, myopic maculopathy, or optic neuropathy.
Generally defined as a refractive error of diopters or an axial length of ≥26.5is greater than or equal to 26.5
Posterior Staphyloma —a localized bulging of the back of the eye wall—is considered a definitive sign of PM. Common Complications
While often confused with "high myopia," pathologic myopia is distinct because it involves specific degenerative lesions rather than just a high refractive error.
Defined by the International Myopia Institute (IMI) as high myopia accompanied by structural changes such as posterior staphyloma, myopic maculopathy, or optic neuropathy.
Generally defined as a refractive error of diopters or an axial length of ≥26.5is greater than or equal to 26.5 Pathologic Myopia
Posterior Staphyloma —a localized bulging of the back of the eye wall—is considered a definitive sign of PM. Common Complications Defined by the International Myopia Institute (IMI) as
While often confused with "high myopia," pathologic myopia is distinct because it involves specific degenerative lesions rather than just a high refractive error. Pathologic Myopia