Posterior staphyloma is most commonly seen in: March 2012
Correct Answer: Degenerative myopia
Description: Ans: D i.e. Degenerative myopia Staphyloma & causes The usual causes of intercalary staphyloma are perforating injuries of the peripheral cornea, marginal corneal ulcer, anterior scleritis etc. Developmental glaucoma, end stage primary or secondary glaucoma, scleritis & trauma to the ciliary region of the eye are some of the conditions that lead to a ciliary staphyloma The most common cause of anterior staphyloma is a sloughing corneal ulcer which perforates && heals with the formation of a pseudocornea Degenerative high axial myopia is the most common cause of posterior staphyloma
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