Opth diagnosis of few vitreous floaters ou & no posterior vitreous detach noted ou. what is the difference between floaters and pvd? same prognosis?

Floaters and pvd: Floaters are "things" in the vitreous cavity that you can see floating in your vision. The "things" can be blood, inflammatory cells, parasites, or most commonly, clumps of the normal vitreous material. A posterior vitreous detachment is when the back of the vitreous becomes separated from the retina. A PVD is usually accompanied by floaters.

Diff prognosis: Few floaters seen are of no significance. Posterior vitreous detachment should be rechecked in a month to make sure that it does not lead to retinal detachment.

PVD is not= floaters: A PVD or posterior vitreous detachment is a natural consequence of aging. When it occurs in someone suddenly and there are new floaters or flashes of light, we recommend a dilated exam of the retina. It is not because the floaters or flashes are dangerous, but because the PVD may also occur with retinal tears which can lead to retinal detachment. Most advise a retinal exam within a few days.