Separation of vitreous gel from the retinal surface. Frequently occurs with aging as the vitreous liquifies or in some diseases states (e.g., diabetes and high myopia). Usually innocuous, but can cause retinal tears, which may lead to retinal detachment.
A normal process of the maturing eye in which vitreous gel liquefies and separates from the retina. PVD may cause symptoms of floaters and photopsia and occasionally may cause a tear(s) in the retina.
the separation of the vitreous from the retina.
the separation of the vitreus from the retina.
Synonym for posterior vitreous separation.
A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humor separates from the retina.