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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

By Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. | April 24, 2017

A PVD, or posterior vitreous detachment, occurs eventually to everyone. Flashes and floaters are the most common symptoms, but the real danger is a possible retinal tear. Read why…

Flashes and Floaters

By Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. | April 1, 2017

Flashes Floaters | First Sign of Retinal Tear | Burlington County Eye Physicians

New flashes and/or new floaters in your vision can be the first sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Retinal detachments can be prevented, but only if caught early.