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RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for this condition include high myopia and a family history of the condition. People who are highly myopic, or have a history of myopia in their family, are at a higher risk of developing myopic peripheral retinal degeneration. Additionally, the condition is more common in people of Asian descent.
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SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of myopic peripheral retinal degeneration include distorted or blurred vision in the peripheral field, difficulty seeing in dim light, and difficulty adjusting to changes in light levels. In some cases, people with the condition may also experience floaters or flashes of light in their peripheral vision.
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SYMPTOMS
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis of myopic peripheral retinal degeneration is typically made through a thorough eye examination, including a visual acuity test, a dilated fundus examination, and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan. These tests allow the ophthalmologist to examine the retina and detect any signs of degeneration.
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DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Treatment options for myopic peripheral retinal degeneration may include laser therapy or surgery, but there is no cure. Laser therapy is used to prevent the degeneration from progressing and to preserve vision. In some cases, a surgical procedure called a peripheral retinal degeneration, laser therapy can be performed to repair the damaged retina and improve vision. It is important to note that myopic peripheral retinal degeneration can be prevented by controlling myopia through corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Regular eye examinations are also important to detect the condition early and take necessary steps to prevent further damage to the retina.
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Myopic peripheral retinal degeneration is a serious condition that affects the peripheral retina in people who have myopia. It is caused by the thinning and fragility of the peripheral retina and leads to visual disturbances such as distortion or loss of vision in the peripheral field. The condition is more common in people of Asian descent and those who are highly myopic or have a family history of myopia. Though there is no cure, laser therapy or surgery can prevent the degeneration from progressing and preserve vision. It is important for people with myopia to have regular eye examinations to detect the condition early and prevent further damage to the retina.
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Myopic Peripheral Retinal Degeneration Quiz
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Myopic Peripheral Retinal Degeneration
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Diagnosis of myopic peripheral retinal degeneration is typically made through a thorough eye examination, including a visual acuity test, a dilated fundus examination, and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan. These tests allow the ophthalmologist to examine the retina and detect any signs of degeneration.

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