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. Contents hide 1 Can vision be lost as a result of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)? 1.1 What are posterior vitreous detachment’s (PVD) symptoms? 1.1.1 A note from Bharti Eye Foundation Can vision be lost as a result of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)? Unless you have a … Continue reading What Is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment?