Persistent Flashes After Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

It is not uncommon for the symptoms of flashes to persist after a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD.  Flashes and floaters, common symptoms of a PVD, may also be warning signs of a possible retinal tear.  Retinal tears can cause a retinal detachment.  Do persistent flashes mean increased risk for a tear or retinal detachment?

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