This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Which of the following condition is associated with posterior staphyloma ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Pathological myopia, B. Uveoscleritis, C. Pseudocornea, D. Angle closure glaucoma
A: Pathological myopia
Answer: A: Pathological myopia 
Explanation: Staphyloma refers to localised bulging of weak and thin outer tunic of eyeball (cornea and sclera) lined by uveal tissue which shines through the thinned outer fibrous coat. Posterior staphylomas develop in eyes with myopia more than -8 D. Buphthalmos is associated with ciliary as well as equatorial staphylomas.