Research progress of posterior seleral staphyloma in high myopia

Abstract

High myopia complicated with fundus lesions is one of irreversible blinding eye diseases. Posterior seleral staphyloma(PSS)is one of the most basic pathologies in a series of complications of high myopia. This article reviews the pathogenesis, examination methods, classification and treatment of PSS in high myopia by sorting out domestic and foreign literature, providing a better understanding of the prevention and control of PSS.

Keywords

• posterior scleral staphyloma
• high myopia
• pathogenesis
• sclera
• review