Are you wondering what causes eye floaters or wanting to hear eye floaters explained?
What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
Eye floaters commonly develop as we age, but sometimes you can have a large floater that we refer to as a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). This is something that can get in the way of your view and could be associated with symptoms that might feel quite frightening.
Posterior Vitreous Detachment Symptoms
– New floaters in eyes
– Flashes of lights in your vision
– Blurred vision
– Vision loss or dark curtain coming into view
**If you are experiencing any new symptoms please call your local eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) to be seen. New posterior vitreous detachments carry about a 5% risk of retinal holes, retinal tears or retinal detachment.
Posterior Vitreous detachment Treatment
– Time: The good news is that usually eye floaters in vision improve in 1-6 months.
– Surgical procedures: Some cases can be treated by a few surgical procedures.
If you are seeing eye floaters and flashes in your vision, be sure to check out the video below for a more detailed explanation of how PVD can develop. To view the whole Eye Floaters series, click here: https://youtu.be/SoMPJWhsb2U
Disclaimer: This information is not meant for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should follow up with your local healthcare provider regarding all matters related to your health.