Posterior vitreous detachment.
Symptoms of floaters and light flashes are a common reason patients seek eye care. Posterior vitreous detachment is a frequent cause of these symptoms and is usually benign. However, a posterior vitreous detachment in combination with other retinal anomalies can indicate potentially damaging visual changes. The following discussion and case report presents the incidence, dynamics, management, and possible consequences of a posterior vitreous detachment.
D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D012160:Retina; D014822:Vitreous Body