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High myopic, hv floaters n see spots, oct test done twice, said retina is normal, my retina doc said bright spots could be traction of retina..is it pvd?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes, probably: Traction on the retina occurs during posterior vitreous detachment(pvd). The patient experiences flashes of light. Oct test is good, but the gold standard is still binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy. Pvd can occasionally cause a retinal tear with retinal detachment(rd), so you were correct to see your eye md. High myopia increases your chance of rd. Get checked every few weeks until PVD is complete.

Answered 10/28/2016

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Could he: A pvd, or posterior vitreous detachment, is a clinical diagnosis. Symptoms include increased flashes and floaters, and on examination a so call weiss ring can be seen. A PVD can be associated with retinal tears and detachment.

Answered 10/28/2016

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