10 May Asteroid Hyalosis | Common Floaters of the Vitreous
Here's a great video demonstrating a very common finding in the vitreous. Asteroid hyalosis are copious white flecks suspended in the eye....
Here's a great video demonstrating a very common finding in the vitreous. Asteroid hyalosis are copious white flecks suspended in the eye....
The vitreous is the culprit in just about every surgical retinal disease. A PVD is sometimes dangerous, but may prevent many retinal diseases....
Flashes and floaters are common symptoms of a retinal tear, especially after a PVD. Do persistent flashes mean you are at greater risk for a tear?...
Retinal tears can cause a retinal detachment. A posterior vitreous detachment increases the chances of getting a retinal tear. This may happen during normal sleep....
Floaters are commonly caused by a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD. While most floaters are simply annoying, those that decrease vision can be removed....