Podcast 235: Lecture

Today we are covering posterior vitreous detachment, better known as PVD. It's a common issue that affects upwards of 75% of people over 65. And I'm here to say that there are some things that you can do to reduce some of the symptoms and in some cases, maybe neutralize the damage that has happened. Enjoy the show. If you want more, sign up for my newsletter at: www.drsamberne.com. SUMMARY KEYWORDS vitreous, eye, pvd, retina, vitreous detachment, collagen, talk, milligrams, develop, important, trauma, helps, symptoms, call, myopia, connective tissue, vitamin, oxygenation, circulation, retinal detachment Hello, everyone, it’s Dr. Sam, I’d like to welcome you to my EyeClarity podcast. This is a show that offers cutting-edge information on how to improve your vision and overall wellness through holistic methods. I so appreciate you spending part of your day with me. If you have questions, you can send them to [email protected]. Now to the latest EyeClarity episode. Hey, everybody, it's Dr. Sam and I want to welcome you to another EyeClarity Podcast. I'm going to take a question today, from Julie, she's just been diagnosed with a condition called posterior vitreous detachment, better known as PVD. And this affects a lot of people. Some stats, I see that if you're over the age of 65 75% of people will experience a vitreous detachment in their life. And I'm here to say that there are some things that you can do to reduce some of the symptoms and in some cases, maybe neutralize the damage that has happened. The prevalence of a spontaneous PVD is very, very common. And usually, if it happens in one eye, then there is a chance that it can happen in the other eye as well. So this is why I say that there's always a systemic and metabolic and even energetic reason why our eyes develop these different pathologies. So a vitreous detachment is not sight threatening, and usually requires no medical treatment. And what happens is, is that sometimes, if there's a partial vitreous tear, this can start to tug on the retina. And this can lead to things like epiretinal membrane disorder, better known as macular pucker, and sometimes he can even be a macular hole. So first, let's talk about the vitreous. It's a gel like substance. And it is made up of mostly water. But it also is comprised of something called highly erotic acid, ascorbic acid, and collagen. Now, in the vitreous humor, this, this is a structure that sits between the lens of the eye and the retina. So it's in the posterior two thirds of the eyeball. Sometimes what happens is this connective tissue, which we call collagen, either dries out, and the vitreous begins to shrink, or more fluid builds up in the vitreous. And this also creates a challenge between the vitreous and the retina, there's an interface there between them. So as much as 20% of all PBDs are asymptomatic. And while they don't cause permanent vision loss, they can be frustrating, especially because they're usually accompanied by an influx of vitreous eye floaters. You know, those things that float in front of your eyes, they look like spider webs, or specks or pieces of dirt. And if there's a sudden vitreous detachment, of course, this pulls away from the retina, and you can get symptoms like flashings, light flashing lights, or lightning or electrical sparks. Sometimes there can be a sudden influx of floaters that you see right after the detachment. There can also be a ring of floaters on the peripheral vision towards the years, so that we call it the the temporal part of the visual field. And these symptoms can last for days or weeks. I do think it's important for you to immediately go for an eye exam, especially when you get the first signs or symptoms of the PVD because you want to rule out a detachm...