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Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Macular OCT: Incomplete detachment of the posterior hyaloid. There is a marked separation between it and the macular area, with adhesion to the optic disc
Description
Posterior vitreous detachment is the process by which the posterior hyaloid partially or completely separates from the retina. In most cases, it does not cause any significant anatomical alteration, beyond the symptomatic presence of floaters. At this point, it is very important to carefully examine for possible lesions in the peripheral retina. The vitreous is considered to be completely detached when it separates from the optic disc, giving rise to the characteristic rounded image of the Weiss ring.