Posterior vitreous detachment-study of prevalence, symptoms and risk factors for retinal tears

Abstract

Purpose: To describe clinical characteristics of patients who presented with acute symptomatic posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) and determine the prevalence and predictors of retinal tears and retinal complications.Material and methods: 250 patients who presented in RIO, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana with clinical diagnosis of acute symptomatic PVD were examined and followed up over a period of 1 year. Results: A total of 250 patients who presented with acute PVD-related symptoms like floaters, flashes of light or deterioration in vision were enrolled in our study. Incidence of retinal tear was found to be 8% (n=20) and that of vitreous hemorrhage or retinal hemorrhage was 14% (n=35) in our study group over a period of 1 year. Predictors of retinal tears were visual impairment, vitreous hemorrhage and duration of symptoms