More serious squiggly lines: posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)

The space between the crystalline lens and the retina is filled with a clear, gel-like substance called vitreous. In a newborn, the vitreous has an egg-white consistency and is firmly attached to the retina. With age, the vitreous thins and may separate from the back of the eye. This is called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD),… Read More More serious squiggly lines: posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)