Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) - 'The Jelly Has Come off the Back of Your Eye' I Dr S Rehan 21'

[@aidanbrooks6626]

Great video - serene watch! At what age does pvd typically happen?

[@dreyeforyou]

Good question, it can vary, but it is more common as we get older, so 50-60+.

[@shannensaito9746]

Im only 38 and have this. Im scared to death

[@HariKrishnasjhk]

@@shannensaito9746 how is yur symptoms.? It’s harmless

[@ashleyconnor8891]

@@shannensaito9746i can deeply understand that. I have been told PVD is harmless, but I, who is not a doctor, would recommend yearly exams with a good doctor who can store the pictures they take, to see if there’s any changes.

[@patrickTPisces]

Hello Doctor. My PVD started almost three years ago in my left eye (had retinal detachment in my right in 2013). I’m 51 and I have lattice degeneration. When my PVD started I was checked regularly. Now I see my optometrist once a year and ophthalmologist once a year, so my eyes are fully checked twice a year. Everything has continued to be fine when examined. I’m confused though because while my symptoms have never gotten worse, they’ve never gotten better - flashes in periphery, floaters, and rarely some “fluttering.” None of this bothers me in practical terms, but that the symptoms still exist three years later confuses me. None of my doctors have ever mentioned partial PVD, just PVD. I guess I’m wondering… am I still as much at risk of a tear/detachment as I was during the first 2-3 months? How much have the odds decreased, if any, that my PVD will cause problems. Is there any way to know how long this will go on for? Thank you in advance for any response.

[@dreyeforyou]

Hi, unfortunately I cannot comment on specific cases. Your doctors looking after you, who have examined you are best positioned to comment. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@userivanov4566]

Hi! I have PVD for 2 years. The lights have a phosphorescent soft glow, in the corners of the eyes, just below the eyebrows - they are in the shape of brackets, (a thin crescent) and move quickly only downwards and I can only see them in the dark. I also have strange photopsias (outdoors, short-lived, not permanent) - they are cottony in color - spots about 5 mm. - and they move slowly - like in a liquid, but also from the bottom up - in all directions (on the periphery) Doctors only believe the examination - they say that the retinas are ok. I have a Weiss ring in both eyes and floaters. What test should I request to make sure the PVD is complete? And more :) Any recommendation - how to protect the retina (as much as possible) when sneezing and coughing?

[@dreyeforyou]

Hi. Thank you for your response and detailed description, I read it with intrigue. Tests are not really done in clinical practice to check if a PVD is complete. I wouldn't be concerned about coughing and sneezing as they are unavoidable. Thanks for your time.

[@userivanov4566]

@@dreyeforyou ❤ Thank you Doctor!

[@cb-xyz]

Hi Dr. thank you for your video in explaining PVD. I had some floaters a week ago in one eye and been diagnosed with "Partial" PVD in both eyes using a OCT Scan. I need advice on care of "Partial" vs normal PVD. I read on the RNIB web site that should avoid exercise for 6 weeks. Is that the same for "Partial" PVD? I would like to know if I can I still do Running, Swimming, Push ups, using Gym weight machines, Punching a punch bag..etc? Anything to avoid and for how long if "Partial" PVD? Thanks

[@dreyeforyou]

@ C B, this is a very good question. The reality is that once a PVD has initiated exactly when it will become complete is hard to predict. It typically happens within a quoted 6-8 week period of starting. I warn patients about what symptoms to look out for during this period (which could indicate that there is a further problem) but I don't tell them to restrict running, swimming and some of the activities that you have mentioned. The RNIB site says the following: 'There is no evidence either way that any of the following activities will cause any problems with your PVD, but some people may be advised to or choose to avoid: Very heavy lifting, energetic or high impact exercises, such as running or aerobics. Playing contact sports, such as rugby, martial arts, or boxing. Inverted positions in activities such as yoga or Pilates.' I personally specifically discourage from: Boxing, kickboxing and, combat sports, bungee jumping. The issue is, the vitreous is going to come off at some point (partial to complete) and you are trying to prevent it from tearing the retina at the same time. But advice can vary from clinician to clinician, country to country. The message would be you must also use your own judgement and don't engage in anything too strenuous exercise wise + avoid contact sports for 6-8 weeks. Hope this helps.

[@cb-xyz]

@@dreyeforyou Thank you for the quick reply. Just to clarify, when you say combat sport should be avoided, is the reason that we may get punched or kicked in the eye? if so then if no sparring and just punching and kicking a heavy punch bag is ok then? Also when you say too strenuous exercise - does that include Gym Weight machines but don't use too heavy weights? thanks again.

[@donniemoder1466]

Do nothing when vision is blocked by the veils, spots, squiggles?

[@ManishaBao]

Hi doctor, wanted your help on something. I see a jelly moving in my eye, it is like a wave of jelly passing on the edge of my vision, not in central vision. It happens 10-15 times in a day. I've had 3 lattice holes (lasered now). But since the laser, I see this jelly moving in my eye. Is this a part of PVD? What does moving of the jelly signify? I've seen 4 doctors (including some very reputed ones), and everyone has told me to 'ignore it'. The best way to describe is a wave of jelly moving inside my eye that is visible to me. Your thoughts on this, what should I do?

[@dreyeforyou]

Sorry I cannot comment specifically on your case. If you have seen 4 doctors and then have re-assured you then I guess this is good news. Take care.

[@1minutefacthindi839]

But i am only 20 age why I have floaters and photopsia

[@dreyeforyou]

I'd encourage you to go for an eye test.

[@1minutefacthindi839]

@@dreyeforyou but already had 3 time checked in 3 month now again going next month

[@iamgoldsales4948]

@@1minutefacthindi839how are your floaters ?

[@joannyfrancis]

I had a bleed 2 laser treatments then a pvd now a vitreous hemorrhage It's been two weeks how do I know it's clearing correctly. Some days My vision is blurry than other's. Please help

[@dreyeforyou]

Sorry to hear what you are going through. I cannot give specific advice. But FYI, a vitreous haemorrhage can take up to 6 weeks to clear.

[@davidcignal2]

If a drop of blood moves in the vitreous, how long does it take to clear out?

[@dreyeforyou]

It can take up to 6 weeks

[@kanhasahoo7123]

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[@dreyeforyou]

Hi, usually PVD is an age related process and no active treatment is needed.

[@iamgoldsales4948]

Cold compress

[@ngareeve]

Hi doctor. Im 27 years old. I got into a fight and was pumched on the head severally. Days later i started seeing flashes of light at the edge of my eyes. I went to an eye doctor who said i think its pvd? What are the chances that my retina will be fine when pvd is finished?

[@yentisuryani3307]

hiii. how are your pvd?

[@dreyeforyou]

Hi, difficult to answer such a question. Did you go an get checked out?

[@ngareeve]

@@dreyeforyou Yes doc, I also went to a retina specialist. He said my eyes are in good condition. I'm not really sure it was pvd, the flashes might have been coming from my brain and they have reduced significantly.

[@julielongoria3440]

I got dilated and work with an optometrist myself get checked constantly. I see blue lights (flashes) peripheral and like little stars or glitter. If you will. and stated everything looks normal. But i am still concerned. Since I woke up this morning and saw a ring of light in vision and even when I close my eye it was still there. I am VERY FRIGHTENED

[@dreyeforyou]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I cannot comment on individual cases. Please see you optometrist for further evaluations if you are concerned. Good luck.

[@Minigamer0786]

Sir viterous liquify ho gya hai mera 19 age mai doctors said retina is good but mujhe causes pta lagana hai app bta skte ho kya mujhe lagta ki oxidative stress karan hai kyunki maine gym ki thi or calories intake bahut jada badha diya tha. Aap kuchh bta sako to bta do sir 🙏

[@dreyeforyou]

Your conditions is not linked to your concerns.

[@Minigamer0786]

@@dreyeforyou so what can cause floaters? Gym bhi ki thi Maine uske 2 months baad floaters start hue the

[@amitabhsharma9356]

Hello sir I am 46 years old and very high myopic with aprox -12 power. Had flashing lights and a large Y shaped floater the very next day. It happened around a month back and have been checked by retina specialist thrice since then. He says i have had PVD but my retina is absolutely fine. But this large weiss ring FLOATER is bothering me a lot. Does this Weiss Ring ever go away or may be become lighter and more tolerable in future. Please advise as i am really upset. Regards

[@dreyeforyou]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Generally speaking the floaters get smaller and less noticeable over time.

[@arbabsayyed3939]

Assalamu alaikum brother my brother done icl surgery then suddenly retinal detachment in my brother's eye, I need to talk to you, I want 5 minutes of your brother

[@dreyeforyou]

Sorry I do not offer such services. Good luck to you.

[@nedhoulihan2034]

Hi Dr I got a full examination last month and the doctor siad my 2 eyes have fully pvd .I still have a lot of flowers and a little blurr vision in left eye .when I have a fully detached vitreous is the risk of a retna detachment possible. Your videos very interesting regards

[@dreyeforyou]

Thanks for your kind message. When the vitreous is detaching you are at risk of developing a retinal problem yes. Monitor your symptoms closely.

[@nedhoulihan2034]

@@dreyeforyou many thanks for your time and reply. When the vitreous has fully detached is there still a risk off retna tare?

[@dreyeforyou]

Less likely, but can still happen

[@nedhoulihan2034]

@@dreyeforyou hi ok many thanks for your time and reply

[@marianlyons5377]

Hi, Just been diagnosed with this, just wanted to ask this question, my flashes appear orange in colour is this the norm as usually we associate flashes as white ? Thanks

[@dreyeforyou]

Pt's can report Flashes as being variety of colours

[@adityajaiswal2777]

Natural treatment nhi hai

[@dreyeforyou]

Normally no treatment is needed for uncomplicated PVD.