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Usually the fibers break, allowing the vitreous to separate and shrink from the retina. This is a vitreous detachment. ... Facts About Vitreous Detachment ... Retinal Detachment...
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www.nei.nih.gov/health/vitreous/index.asp
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Publication about Vitreous Detachment. ... Vitreous Detachment Defined ... In most cases, a vitreous detachment, also known as a posterior vitreous detachment, is not sight-threatening and requires no treatment...
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www.nei.nih.gov/health/vitreous/vitreous.asp
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3) yes, normal to have more floaters after a vitreal detachment. how will you know if you're having a retinal detachment? sudden increase of floaters (by this i mean a LOT more floaters...not "hmm...do i have a new floater?
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www.medhelp.org/posts/Eye-Care-Archive/Vitreous-detachm...
www.medhelp.org/posts/Eye-Care-Archive/Vitreous-detachment/show/371844
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In cases of retinal tear or detachment, action must be taken as soon as possible so that an eye surgeon can reattach the retina and restore function before vision is lost permanently. ... Floaters resulting from a vitreous detachment are then concentrated in the more liquid vitreous found in the interior center of the eye.
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www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm
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Posterior vitreous detachment: Sudden detachment of the vitreous from the macular area usually causes the person to see flashes and floaters. ... Sudden detachment of the vitreous from the macular area usually causes the person to see flashes and floaters. The flashes may look like lightning or electric sparks,
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www.naturaleyecare.com/diseases.asp?d_num=20
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Posterior vitreous detachment is a common condition in people over age 65. ... Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a common condition usually caused by aging. The vitreous, which lies against the retina, is the jelly-like substance that fills the center of the eye. Made mostly of water, the vitreous fluid gives the eye...
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vision.about.com/od/sportsvision/p/Post_Vit_Detach.htm
vision.about.com/od/sportsvision/p/Post_Vit_Detach.htm
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Flap tears are more likely to progress into retinal detachment than operculated tears, because of the continuing vitreal traction on the retinal flap. C. Management; The fundus should be carefully examined to rule out retinal tears;
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www.eyeweb.org/retinal_detachment.htm
www.eyeweb.org/retinal_detachment.htm
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This often signfies a posterior vitreous detachment. People with higher degrees of near-sightedness are more likely to experience a posterior vitreal detachment. The vitreous is a jelly filled sac inside the eye that has attachments to the optic nerve and peripheral retina.
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www.thompsoneye.com/flashesfloaters.htm
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