Posterior Vitreous Detachment Treatment in Garden City & Fresh Meadows
Specialized evaluation of flashes, floaters, and other vision changes associated with posterior vitreous detachment.
What Is Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
Posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD, occurs when the clear gel-like substance inside the eye separates from the retina. It is a common age-related change, particularly among adults over 60, and may also occur earlier following eye surgery, an injury, or in patients who are very nearsighted.
Common symptoms include new floaters, cobweb-like shapes, or brief flashes of light in the side of your vision. Symptoms often become less noticeable over time, but a prompt examination is important because PVD can occasionally cause a retinal tear or detachment.
Diagnosis and Monitoring
Dr. Mark R. Fleckner and Dr. N. Gila Zilkha diagnose PVD through a comprehensive dilated retinal examination. OCT imaging or an ocular ultrasound may also be used when additional detail is needed.
Most cases do not require treatment, but follow-up examinations may be recommended to ensure that a retinal tear has not developed. A sudden increase in floaters, repeated flashes, reduced vision, or a shadow or curtain across your sight requires immediate attention.
Have New Flashes or Floaters Evaluated
If you suddenly notice new floaters, flashes of light, or changes in your peripheral vision, contact
our Garden City or Fresh Meadows office promptly.
