PVD is non-sight-threatening and the symptoms subside in the vast majority of patients. Most patients no longer notice flashes after 3 months and floaters tend to improve. No specific treatment is needed for PVD.

Is posterior vitreous detachment dangerous?

It usually happens to most people by the age of 70. For most people, posterior vitreous detachment is a harmless event without any symptoms. There isn’t any damage to the person’s vision. Some people will notice an increase in floaters, but their appearance usually becomes less noticeable with time.

Can you go blind from PVD?

A PVD can cause a retinal tear. Retinal tears, in turn, can lead to a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments require surgery and can possibly cause blindness. Everyone will get a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).