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uma · 03-16-2006, 02:17 PM

I think it could be what is known as PVD (Posterior Vitreous Detachment). Don't worry. Ask your Eye doctor to test for PVD. What happens is the vitreous humour inside the eye gets detached and when it rubs the Retina you get flashes. My husband had it, and temporarily your eyesight is affected by those flashes, which scare you. But as time goes by, it disappears. This could be due to heavy eye strain, such as close-work with computer displays etc. That is what my husband says, as he got it suddenly one day about 6 years ago. Later now he is normal. It could also be due to Herceptin or Chemo. Don't worry, it will clear, but go to a good opthalmic doctor who knows PVD and follow his advice.
uma

03-16-2006, 02:17 PM	#7
uma Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 26	I think it could be what is known as PVD (Posterior Vitreous Detachment). Don't worry. Ask your Eye doctor to test for PVD. What happens is the vitreous humour inside the eye gets detached and when it rubs the Retina you get flashes. My husband had it, and temporarily your eyesight is affected by those flashes, which scare you. But as time goes by, it disappears. This could be due to heavy eye strain, such as close-work with computer displays etc. That is what my husband says, as he got it suddenly one day about 6 years ago. Later now he is normal. It could also be due to Herceptin or Chemo. Don't worry, it will clear, but go to a good opthalmic doctor who knows PVD and follow his advice. uma Last edited by uma; 03-16-2006 at 02:18 PM.. Reason: Typo