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?