Posterior vitreous detachment

[narendran6]

Hello there

Background: I am 37 years old with high myopia and
Right eye: I had a Retina Detachment about 5 years ago on my right eye. It was a scleral buckle surgery and since it was a 'lazy' eye since birth, post the surgery the vision has deteriorated that I can only read the top two lines on the snellen chart. The optic nerve too is damaged.

Left eye: On my left eye I had laser treatment for a couple of weak spots on the retina. The left eye glasses are -9 diopters. A couple of months ago I saw some floaters and I rushed to a retina specialist to learn that it was due to Posterior Vitreous detachment. A few days ago I see some shadows at the bottom left of my left eye. I checked with an opthalmologist. He examined the eye and termed it as acute PVD with no impact on the retina. Today I see the size of the shadow has increased a bit. I am concerned if this is a retinal tear or if this could lead to a retinal tear soon.

Please advise. I live on my left eye only and would appreciate if you can help.

Thanks

Narendran

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[narendran6]

Hi John

Many thanks for the help

Regards

Narendran

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Use the search feature and read about PVD and high myopia.

With any worsening of floaters, flashes, or loss of peripheral vision you need re-exam. You need to call the ophthalmologist and discuss what changes you've noted and whether to repeat an office exam.

JCH MD