The gel that lines the inside of the eyeball separates from the retina in posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).
With aging, it’s a common condition.
PVD can result in floaters or light flashes, which frequently disappear with time.
PVD is not uncomfortable or dangerous to one’s vision.
To make sure you don’t have a new retinal issue, though, you should schedule an appointment with an eye doctor straight away.
Can vision be lost as a result of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)?
Unless you have a complication, such as:
- retinal damage
- retinal separation.
- Macular crater (the macula is the center of the retina).
- Eyelid pucker (scar tissue on the macula).
What are posterior vitreous detachment’s (PVD) symptoms?
PVD symptoms include:
Floaters: According to people, they appear as floating bugs, cobwebs, hairs, or dust in the range of view. Sometimes they are shaped like a circle or oval, called a Weiss ring.
Light streaks: PVD sufferers describe seeing light streaks, usually to the side of their vision. Flashes could be easier to see in low-light conditions.
A note from Bharti Eye Foundation
A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) happens when the retina and the gel that fills the eyeball separate. It’s a typical, natural component of becoming older. Your vision may experience floaters or flashes as a result of PVD, though these symptoms often fade over time. The disorder is neither unpleasant nor does it on its own result in visual loss. To be sure you don’t have another issue, such as a retinal tear, you should visit our best eye doctor.
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