You Can Help Prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
Episode S2 · Ep 6 6 min 53s

You Can Help Prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

If you suddenly see flashes of light and/or floaters, you might have Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). This must be checked by an eye doctor immediately. PVD can lead to additional eye problems. The main risk factor is age. Seniors are most likely to have this urgent eye issue. What can the eye doctor do to treat PVD? Unfortunately, the main treatment for PVD has significant potential side effects. Therefore, it's better to prevent Posterior Vitreous Detachment. In this podcast, Dr. Gro...

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