What Are the Causes of Posterior Vitreous Detachment?
The vitreous is a gel-like material attached to the retina at several points along the back of the eye. If the vitreous becomes detached from the retina, it could have no effects, it could cause flashing lights or floaters or it could create a retinal tear or detachment–which requires urgent care by an eye doctor. Multiple things can cause posterior vitreous detachments, from aging to surgical procedures.
