Posterior vitreous detachment

A PVD is a common cause of floaters. Floaters can be removed when they decrease vision. New floaters may be a sign of retinal disease and must be examined.

What does it mean when you suddenly see flashes and floaters. You could have a detacted retina or a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous gel in the eye separates from the retina at the back of the eye, causing flashes and floaters.

What should you do if your eye’s posterior vitreous detaches? Learn who is at risk and how to take action to prevent major damage.

Retinal detachment, when the retina separates from the back of the eye, is considered a medical emergency, and can cause loss of vision.

Types of detachments : 1 - Retinal detachment (RD) = V-shape, attached to optic disc, not passing era serrata. 2 - Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) = C-shape, not attached to optic disc. 3 - Choroidal detachment (CD) = double C-shape, passing era serrata (2 and 19 O'clock)

Have you heard of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)? Lynne Green interviews Syren Prostaffer Christine Corkell for more information.

Figure 18 Diabetic macular edema (DME) with a shallow posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) that has shrinkage of the posterior vitreous cortex.

What is posterior vitreous detachment? Find out the symptoms and complications people get with this common eye condition and get support from Guide Dogs.

Posterior Vitreous Detachment - The American Society of Retina Specialists