The vitreous is the gel-like fluid that fills the eyes. It is full of minuscule fibers that attach to the retina. As people age, the vitreous fibers separate from the retina.

Eye floaters (myodesopsias) emerge as a consequence of opacities developed in the vitreous fluid of the eye. The fibers in the vitreous create shadows on the retina and these shadows are called ...

To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the role of vitreous fluid biomarkers and link it to confirmed post-mortem brain tissue pathological examination of AD.

PVD often doesn’t cause problems, but for some people, the pulling away of vitreous fluid can tear the retina. PVD is the most common cause of a retinal tear. In a large 2023 study, ...

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery that treats problems with the retina or the fluid in the eye called the vitreous. Find out how it’s done, recovery time, risks, and more.

Liquified vitreous fluid inside of your eye can then pass through this break and collect behind your retina. This causes your retina to come loose and detach.

The vitreous fluid is then replaced with a substitute fluid. Rare complications of treatment may include blurred vision, headache, glaucoma, difficulty seeing in the dark, decreased peripheral and ...

Macular edema is swelling or fluid buildup in a specialized part of the retina called the macula. The macula is located in the back of the eye and is responsible for providing clear, central vision.

BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center found a significant correlation between biomarkers in the vitreous humor of the eye and pathologically confirmed cases of Alzheimer’s disease ...