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Medical Conditions - Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Posterior vitreous detachment is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the vitreous gel that fills the eyeball gets separated from the retina. It is an age-related eye problem that occurs most commonly in people older than 60. It can cause flashes or floaters in the sight of a person.

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