Vitreous Opacity

Vitreous opacity refers to opacities within the vitreous body causing floaters or reduced vision, due to posterior vitreous detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, inflammatory cells, or asteroid degeneration. Treatment: observation and reassurance for benign PVD floaters; treat underlying cause (hemorrhage/inflammation); pars-plana vitrectomy for visually significant, debilitating floaters after excluding retinal tears.

Common Symptoms

Floaters; cloudy vision; by cause (PVD/hemorrhage/inflammation/degeneration)

Causes and Pathogenesis

Condensed vitreous/hemorrhage/inflammatory cells cast shadows on the retina.

Treatment

Observation/reassurance; treat cause; vitrectomy for visually significant floaters after excluding tears

Preventive Measures

Examine retina for flashes/floaters; reassurance.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.