Myopia is a major cause of visual impairment in both the developed and the developing world. Its prevalence ranges between 83% to 97% and the prevalence of high myopia ranges between 7% and 22%. Individuals with high myopia have increased risk of retinal complications which can be potentially sight threatening. Patients attending the outpatient department having myopia more than -6D and age more than 8 years were selected for the study. They underwent dilated fundoscopy (direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy) to record the various retinal changes. Tessellated fundus (77.6%) and peripapillary atrophy (63.2%) were the most common findings. Temporal crescent (44.8%), lattice degeneration (13.2%), white with or without pressure (40.8%), retinal tears (7%) and retinal detachment (8%) were also seen. No changes were observed in 18.4% of the eyes. Highly myopic individuals should be educated on the symptoms of various complications and seek care immediately if symptoms arise.
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