Vitreous detachment is a process in which the vitreous separates from the retina with or without collapsing in on itself. The vitreous is a jelly-like body that fills the posterior chamber of the eye, ...

Vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills most of the interior of the eyes; it helps in maintaining the round shape of our eyes. The vitreous is attached to the surface of retina (light sensitive ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I visited an eye doctor, and I have a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). I am a 59-year-old female. Can you advise me? Can I go blind? I am very, very scared. -- T.R. ANSWER: The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Menopause and high intake of vitamin B6 were independent risk factors for development of posterior vitreous ...

At Envision Summit 2026, the “Fast and Fundus” retina panel delivered rapid-fire case discussions grounded in practical ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

How to spot the warning signs? If your PVD has progressed, you may develop lightninglike flashes in your vision, which is a ...

A vitreous detachment by itself does not cause any visual problems. However, it is associated with a significant number of patients who have retinal tears or the formation of a macular hole. These are ...