This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sclera, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Posterior staphyloma is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. High hypermetropia, B. Astigmatism, C. Emmetropia, D. Degenerative myopia
D: Degenerative myopia
Answer: D: Degenerative myopia 
Explanation: Ans. (d) Degenerative myopiaRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /144* Posterior staphyloma is seen in conditions like pathological myopia, posterior scleritis and perforating injuries.Important Features Associated with Myopia* Simple/developmental myopia is the commonest type of myopia.* Foster fucks flecks is the choroidal haemorrhage in the macular region.* Lacquer cracks are breaks in the bruchs membrane* Retinal detachment is the most serious complication of myopia.