Axial myopia

What it means

A form of myopia related to an axial length above the norm and too long for the refractive power of the whole optical system of the eye.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category