Posterior Vitreous Detachment Flashcards
1
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what is posterior vitreous detachment
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where the vitreous body comes away from the retina
2
Q
what is the purpose of the vitreous body
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maintains eye shape
keeps the retina pushed against the choroid
3
Q
presentation of posterior vitreous detachment
A
painless
spots of vision loss
flashers and floaters
4
Q
how is posterior vitreous detachment managed
A
no treatment needed
symptoms should improve as brain adjusts
need to exclude retinal tears and detachment
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