Myopia results from axial eyeball elongation, pronounced corneal curvature, or excessive lens thickness. Light rays project to a spot on the anterior retina instead of the light-sensitive area in the posterior retina.
Demyelination of the optic nerve on examination that accompanies transient vision loss in one or both eyes is a symptom of optic neuritis.
"Flare and cells" on slit lamp examination are associated with acute anterior uveitis (iritis).
Arteriovenous nicking is associated with hypertensive retinopathy.
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Cite this: Michael Taravella. Fast Five Quiz: Myopia - Medscape - Jun 24, 2019.
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