What is vitreous detachment?
Vitreous detachment occurs when the vitreous slowly shrinks as we age. Fine fibers found within the vitreous are attached to the retina, and break off as the vitreous shrinks causing the vitreous and retina to separate. In most cases, it is not sight-threatening and requires no treatment.
How do members experience vitreous detachment?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vitreous detachment*
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Pain
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Eye floaters
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for vitreous detachment*
Who has vitreous detachment on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 33 |