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Bookmark or Share- Vitreous Detachment | National Eye InstituteVitreous detachment happens when the vitreous (a gel-like substance in the eye that contains millions of fibers) separates from the retina. It usually does not affect sight or need treatment. Read about the symptoms and diagnosis of vitreous detachment, and find out when you need treatment.
- Eye floaters - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicScattered clumps of collagen fibers form within the vitreous and can cast tiny shadows on your retina. The shadows you see are called floaters. If you notice a sudden increase in eye floaters, contact an eye specialist immediately — especially if you also see light flashes or lose your vision.
- Vitreous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. a. : resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy. vitreous rocks. b. : characterized by low porosity and usually translucence due to the presence of a glassy phase. vitreous china. 2. : of, relating to, derived from, or consisting of glass. 3. : of, relating to, or constituting the vitreous humor.
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment: Symptoms, Causes, TreatmentTreatment. Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid in the eye—detaches from the retina. This results in eye floaters and flashes of light that can be annoying but is usually harmless. A common age-related eye condition, PVD is not painful and does not cause vision loss on its own.
- Vitreous - American Academy of OphthalmologyJelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Also called the vitreous humor. Read an overview of general eye anatomy to learn how the parts of the eye work together.
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