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A member asked:

If posterior vitreous detachment is caused by inflammation, is there any way of reducing this inflammation? i am 44 and have pvd in one eye already.

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No: The vitreous starts out attached to the retina. Over the years, the vitreous changes, shrinking a bit, similar to the way a jello dessert shrinks and pulls away from the edge of a bowl over time. At some point in life, the vitreous may peel away from the retina.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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Eye doc said half pvd occurred - few vitreous areas have come off the retina but not fully. How long will it take at my age for a complete pvd?

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Saw retina specialist yesterday for tons of new gnatlike floaters. I had a PVD about 9 years ago in that eye and was told it was complete. Doc did OCT told me my diagnosis was PVD that he saw new vitreous seperation on my scan. Is this possible?

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

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I have a history of posterior uveitis right eye (5 years ago) and had a PVD in my right eye 6 years ago. Cataract surgery 2 years ago. Monday I noticed a new small black floater in addition to old floaters. No other eye symptoms Should I be seen?

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Any one havie a longterm visual problem with posterior vitreous detachment of the eye?

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