Question
Ciliary staphyloma affects ciliary zone upto mm behind the limbus
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4mm
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| B. |
6mm
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| C. |
8mm
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| D. |
10mm
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Answer- C. 8
- Staphyloma is an abnormal protrusion of uveal tissue through a weak and thin portion of cornea or sclera. So, a staphyloma is lined internally by weal tissue and eternally by weak cornea or sclera.
- This affects the ciliary region that includes the zone up to 8 mm behind the limbus
Ciliary staphyloma:
- Ectasia of weak sclera lined by the ciliary body.
- This affects the ciliary zone that includes the region up to 8 mm behind the limbus.
Causes
- Scleritis
- Absolute glaucoma
- Trauma to the ciliary region of the eye
