Association of extensive myelinated nerve fibers and high degree myopia: Case report
A 4-year-old girl was brought to the clinic for preschool screening. BCVA was 20/160 and 20/25 in the right and left eyes. Sciascopic measures with cycloplegia were –4.00/–4.00 D and +2.00/+2.00 D in the right and left eyes. Biomicroscopic examination was normal. No manifest squint was detected. Extensive myelinated nerve fibers were detected in the right eye. Left eye was normal. The patient was prescribed with –3.00 D and vertical plane spectacles and 4 hr/day occlusion. During the 3rd, 6th, and 9th months follow-up, minimal increase in visual acuity was recorded. The BCVA was 20/125. She is still in follow-up.