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Lacquer Cracks

Lacquer cracks are breaks in an eye membrane (Bruch's membrane) seen in the posterior pole of highly myopic eyes (near-sightedness). These changes are expected in a type of myopia known as axial myopia caused by the stretching of the eyeball coats (with increasing axial myopia).

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What are lacquer cracks?

Query: Hi doctor, My eye doctor found small lacquer cracks near the center of my right eye. What does it mean? What are the risks? I am very nearsighted. Please explain. Kindly check.  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lacquer crack means that there is break in Bruch's membrane. It is a significant finding as you are at risk of getting CNVM (choroidal neovascular membranes), which means new blood vessels will start forming. They will be fragile and may damage retina. So, whenever y...  Read Full »

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