What Is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
3. Floaters
Many of us will have experienced floaters already as they are quite a common phenomenon. They are the dark specks that you will sometimes see in your peripheral vision, and they will soon dart away when you try and focus on them. They are rarely a problem and many people that have them manage to forget they are even there.
Floaters are caused by the ageing process, as the vitreous fluid shrinks. The gel can take on a ‘stringy’ consistency in some places, and these cause shadows to be cast on the retina. Treatment for floaters is not necessary, although they can be a sign of underlying conditions that do need attention.
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