Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid ...

Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, said that some ophthalmologists downplay the effects of more serious floaters, which he called ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, PVD is not painful and won't harm your sight (though it can trigger pesky floaters or the ...