Changes of the Optic Nerve Head and Macula in High Myopia in a 10-Year Follow-Up: The Beijing Eye Study
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Implication
Follow-up reveals progressive optic nerve head changes in over 75% of highly myopic eyes, indicating long-term effects.
Key Points
- To examine changes in the optic nerve head and macula in patients with high myopia over a decade.
- 10-year follow-up study
- Assessment of optic nerve head and macula changes
- Involved highly myopic eyes
- >75% of highly myopic eyes showed progressive changes in the optic nerve head
- Changes were observed over the 10-year period
Cite This Study
Jonas et al. (2025) studied this question.