Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Delayed retinal breaks and retinal detachments occur more often after acute posterior vitreous ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Menopause and high intake of vitamin B6 were independent risk factors for development of posterior vitreous ...

One of the most common vision changes we face as we age is bothersome flashes and eye floaters. In some cases, the little streaks of light and black spots don't mean anything, but other times they can ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 73-year-old man who had worn glasses since the age of 12 until a successful laser surgery from 22 years ago, which resulted in near 20/20 vision. My vision has changed little ...

The vitreous body is a round body of gel-like substance which fills the posterior chamber of the eye and aids in keeping the eyeball round. Within the gel are numerous fine strands which run to the ...

High-res OCT imaging (axial resolution approximately 3µm) was performed in 20 patients with chronic CSC and 20 age-matched ...

Separation of the vitreous and posterior hyaloid membrane (PHM) or posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 65 years in the general population, but may occur ...

"I was told during a fundus examination that I have lattice degeneration of the retina. Will I get a retinal detachment?"It is not uncommon for people to feel anxious when they are told this. However, ...

Vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills most of the interior of the eyes; it helps in maintaining the round shape of our eyes. The vitreous is attached to the surface of retina (light sensitive ...

A vitreous detachment by itself does not cause any visual problems. However, it is associated with a significant number of patients who have retinal tears or the formation of a macular hole. These are ...