This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Types of Errors of Refraction, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Which of the following is true about degenerative myopia? (AIIMS November 2013, May 2013) 
Select and explain. 
A. More common in males as compared to females, B. Myopic degeneration can lead to retinal detachment, C. It is seen in <-6 Diopters myopia, D. Retinal tear is less common and it is a late complication
B: Myopic degeneration can lead to retinal detachment
Answer: B: Myopic degeneration can lead to retinal detachment 
Explanation: Ans. b. Myopic degeneration can lead to retinal detachment (Ref: Khurana 4/e p34)Myopic degeneration can lead to retinal detachment.Pathological Myopia/Degenerative/Progressive myopiaPathological Myopia/Degenerative /Progressive myopia is a rapidly progressive error which starts in childhood at 5-10 years of ageResults in high myopiaQ (> -6 D) during early adult lifeLess common, seen in 2% of populationEtiology:Results from rapid axial growth of eyeballEtiological hypothesis:Genetic Factors (Major role) and General Growth Process (Minor role) | More growth of retina | Stretching of sclera * Increased axial lengthQ* Degeneration of choroidQ* Degeneration of retinaQ* Degeneration of vitreousQ Clinical Features:SymptomsSigns* Defective visionQ* Muscae volitantes* Night blindness* Prominent eye balls* Large cornea* Deep anterior chamber* Slightly large pupils, react slugguishly to lightFundus Examination:Myopic crescentsQ (on temporal edge of optic disc)Foster fuch's spotQ (dark red patch at macula due to retinal neovascularization and Choroidal hemorrhage)Cystoid degenerationQPeripheral retinal degeneration (lattice and snail track degeneration)QPosterior staphylomaQComplications of Pathological Myopia* Retinal detachmentQ* Complicated cataractQ* Vitreous hemorrhageQ* Choroidal hemorrhageQTreatment:Optical treatment of myopia by concave lensesSurgical treatment