Question 1

what is posterior vitreous detachment?

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See below: A posterior vitreous detachment is a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina.
Broadly speaking, the condition is common for older adults and over 75% of those over the age of 65 develop it. Although less common among people in their 40s or 50s, the condition is not rare for those individuals. Some research has found that the condition is more common among women.

Question 2

can posterior vitreous detachment last for a year or more?

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Yes, it can: A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a condition of the eye in which the vitreous membrane separates from the retina. A common symptom is flashes of light (photopsia). There is a small risk of a retinal tear / detachment. Duration of PVD is usually 4-6 weeks, but can be sudden (trauma), days (after cataract surgery), months, or rarely a year or more. Nearsighted people tend to get PVD earlier.

Question 3

can you explain to me what posterior vitreous detachment is?

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Normal aging: Vitreous detachment is a normal aging process of the gel that fills the back of the eye. Usually it detaches silently but sometimes it happens in a few locations with light flashes, floaters and visual changes. Since these symptoms are the same as retinal detachment these symptoms should always be evaluated by an ophthalmologist when they occur.

Question 4

what are the consequences of having posterior vitreous detachment?

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Floaters: The vitreous detaches from the back of the eye as a normal aging process.  Usually without symptoms, but sometimes you may experience new floaters, some light flashes and a cellophaney view from the eye. Most are benign, although floaters can be annoying, but the symptoms are similar to those of retinal detachment so it is best to have an ophthalmologist assess this.

Question 5

if i develop posterior vitreous detachment, how will it be treated?

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Observation: This is a usually silent, natural process beginning in middle age in which the vitreous gel, liquefies, and a portion of the gel can lift off from the adjacent retina.  In some there are weak attachments and there will be symptoms such as floaters, light flashes and a cellophane type pattern in the vision.  As retinal detachment can cause similar symptoms, if this happens see your ophthalmologist.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: posterior vitreous detachment?

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PVD: Posterior vitreous detachment occurs when the vitreous jelly released from the underlying retina.  This occurs with age, myopia, inflammation, trauma, and other causes.  Patients often notices floaters after the PVD occurs but it usually does not cause any problems.  Rarely, retinal tears or detachment can occur due to the pvd.

Question 7

what can you tell me about retinal and posterior vitreous detachment?

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Flashes floater veil: Normal aging: vitreous separation and traction on the retina causes retinal tears-causing vitreous floaters ; hazy vision.  Laser helps to prevent the tear from progressing to a retinal detachment as fluid flows though untreated tears and the retina falls off the back of your eye-like wallpaper coming off a wall.  This causes a veil in your side vision then central vision loss.  It is painless.

Question 8

what happens over time with the vitreous debris from posterior vitreous detachment? does it become resorbed in some way?

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Debris: Yes , they get reabsorbed

Question 9

do all people who develop floaters suddenly experience a posterior vitreous detachment later on in life?

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: Intraocular floaters are secondary to many reasons, including the consequences of a vitreous detachment.  Floaters at a younger age do not predict inevitable vitreous detachment in "all people".

Question 10

is there any homeopathic medicine for posterior vitreous detachment?

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Collaborative care: For this, you really need the care of a good ophthalmologist to start with.  A homeopathic physician would be able to also assess your symptoms from his/her perspective and find the homeopathic medicine that might work well for you in conjunction with conventional treatment.  Although there are multiple medicines possible, homeopathic gelsemium is one known to help in retinal detachment.

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