Myopic Maculopathy

There may be vision loss or distortion of vision. This can occur acutely or slowly over a long period of time.

Fundus photo showing bleeding and oedema over the macular region of a highly myopic eye

Fluorescein angiography showing subretinal blood clot and accumulation of fluid over the macular region

Fundus photo showing severe degeneration of the macula in a highly myopic eye. The black arrows point to areas where there is complete loss of retinal tissue and its underlying blood supply (choroid).