Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD / Vitreous Separation)
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD, or vitreous separation) happens when the clear jelly inside your eye (vitreous humor) shrinks and pulls away from the retina. This is common with age and usually harmless, but sometimes it can cause flashes or floaters.
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD / Vitreous Separation)
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Symptoms
- Sudden increase in floaters (small floating spots in vision)
- Flashes of light, especially at the edges of your vision
- Dark shadow or curtain at the edge of your vision
- Usually no pain
- Symptoms may come and go or gradually fade
Causes
- Getting older (vitreous humor shrinks naturally)
- Myopia (nearsightedness) increases risk
- Previous eye surgery or inflammation
- Eye trauma or injury
- Normal aging of the eye
Treatments
- Regular eye exams to monitor the retina
- No treatment usually needed if retina is healthy
- Report any sudden changes in floaters or flashes immediately
- Protect your eyes from injury
- Most floaters and flashes fade over time
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