Structural and haemodynamic properties of ocular vasculature in axial myopia

ABSTRACT

The high prevalence of myopia has become a global concern, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Alarmingly, the prevalence of high myopia is increasing. Mechanical stretching caused by excessive eyeball elongation leads to various anatomical changes in the fundus. This stretching force may also lead to the development of vascular abnormalities, which tend to be subtle and easily overlooked. A healthy ocular vasculature is a prerequisite of adequate oxygen supply for normal retinal functions. This review summarises previous findings on structural and haemodynamic aspects of myopia-related vascular changes.

KEYWORDS:

• High myopia
• ocular haemodynamics
• optical coherence tmography
• retinal perfusion

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Funding

This work was supported by the Postgraduate Research Studentship of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University..