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What is the risk of retinal detachment after pvd?
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10-15%: The risk of retinal break, tear, or detachment after posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is thought to be around 10-15%. This is why patients should have a dilated fundus examination if they experience new onset flashes, floaters, or change in vision.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Very Low: A PVD occurs when the vitreous gel liquefies and collapses. This occurs with aging and happens earlier in patients with severe nearsightedness. Very rarely, a retinal tear and develop during this process, which leads to a retinal detachment. It is common to be followed by an ophthalmologist after developing a PVD to make sure the retina is healthy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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