The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Posterior vitreous detachment includes the 8 symptoms listed below:
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Initially, the patient may complain of floating spots and recurrent flashes of light (photopsia). However, as detachment progresses, gradual, painless vision loss may be described as a veil, curtain, or cobweb that eliminates a portion of the visual field.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Initially, the patient may complain of floating spots and recurrent flashes of light. But as detachment progresses, gradual, painless vision loss may be described as a veil, curtain, or cobweb that eliminates a portion of the visual field.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
When considering symptoms of Posterior vitreous detachment, it is also important to consider Posterior vitreous detachment as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Posterior vitreous detachment may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Posterior vitreous detachment. This signs and symptoms information for Posterior vitreous detachment has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Posterior vitreous detachment signs or Posterior vitreous detachment symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Posterior vitreous detachment may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Posterior vitreous detachment symptoms.
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