Which of the following is the MOST common type of staphyloma in myopia?
Correct Answer: Posterior
Description: Posterior staphylomas are commonly seen in patients with high myopia. Staphylomas are defined as the ectatic cicatrisation of the outer coat of the eyeball with uveal incarceration. Anterior staphylomas can be caused by smallpox, keratomalacia, sloughing corneal ulcer and trauma. intercalary staphylomas occur due to a penetrating wound at the limbus. Ciliary staphylomas occur due to buphthalmos, long standing absolute glaucoma, scleritis, scleromalacia, rhinosporidiosis, traumatic and idiopathic reasons. equatorial staphylomas are often congenital in origin. Ref: Clinical Examination In Ophthalmology By P. K. Mukherjee page 125.
Category:
Ophthalmology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now