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Good morning doctors. what is the likelihood of a posterior vitreous detachment becoming a retinal tear or a retinal detachment in a significantly myopic older adult? is it safe to travel and not be near a hospital or have access to medical doctors?
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A "posterior vitreous detachment" is already a partial retinal tear. Get a referral to a University Medical School ophthalmologist for guidance, as recurrence or more serious detachment is possible.
Answered 4/28/2022
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