Problem description: My grandpa has become more and more obscure recently. He wears glasses for myopia. Myopia is very high. Recently, there are always a lot of black spots in front of my eyes. I suspect that the retina is detached. Does myopia cause retinal detachment?
Date of problem:2020-09-24
Patient information:Age: 61 Gender: Male
High myopia can cause retinal degeneration With the degeneration of the vitreous, retinal detachment is the result of the interaction between retinal degeneration and vitreous degeneration. Therefore, the probability of retinal detachment caused by high myopia is relatively high.
The degree of myopia of high myopia is greater than six hundred degrees. In patients with medium and high myopia, the axis of the eye becomes longer, the vitreous body is pulled, and the retinal pigment epithelium is separated. The sensory layer of the retina shrinks and thins, and then tears occur. The probability of detachment is corresponding The increase.
Patients with high myopia must pay attention to avoid strenuous activities, avoid eye injuries, and check the fundus regularly. Suspected symptoms appear, especially if there are shadows or vision loss when seeing things, they need to see a doctor immediately.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed examination