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garcia


05/30/2012

What Are the common Causes of Posterior Vitreous Detachment?

Recently I can always see flashing lights or floaters in front of my eyes and the doctor says it is Posterior Vitreous Detachment. What Are the common Causes of Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
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  • Noah rupert

    05/30/2012

    People with strong myopia have a higher risk of getting Posterior Vitreous Detachment. Also age is the common cause of it. The aging process would gradually make the central part of the vitreous to become liquid and its outer part to peel away from the retina.
  • covenmasters

    05/30/2012

    Trauma to the eye can cause a posterior vitreous detachment. A blow to the eye causes traction on the vitreous and can pull the vitreous away from the retina. So when you are a sports addict, you should be much careful when playing sports.
  • b3a2b3y

    05/30/2012

    Posterior vitreous detachment is caused by natural changes in the vitreous due to aging. The aging process would gradually make the central part of the vitreous to become liquid and its outer part to peel away from the retina. This is the absolute reason for posterior vitreous detachment. In addition, refractive errors may also contribute to the onset of PVD.
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