degenerative myopia

Degenerative myopia has been reported as one of the main causes of visual impairment.

Degenerative Myopia aka "Myopic Macular Degeneration"

Santhakumari has conducted various government-aided and private research in Ayurvedic ophthalmology such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Degenerative Myopia etc. at Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospital.

Degenerative myopia, also known as malignant, pathological, or progressive myopia, is characterized by marked fundus changes, such as posterior staphyloma, and associated with a high refractive error and subnormal visual acuity after correction.

Degenerative myopia, also known as malignant, pathological, or progressive myopia, is characterized by posterior sclera elongation and thinning (at least 25.5 mm to 26.5 mm) and high refractive errors of at least -5 to -7.5 diopters with an increase per year.