Posterior vitreous detachment
Eye condition where vitreous membrane detaches from the retina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a condition of the eye in which the vitreous membrane separates from the retina.[1] It refers to the separation of the posterior hyaloid membrane from the retina anywhere posterior to the vitreous base (a 3–4 mm wide attachment to the ora serrata).
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The condition is common for older adults; over 75% of those over the age of 65 develop it. Although less common among people in their 40s or 50s, the condition is not rare for those individuals. Some research has found that the condition is more common among women.[2][3]