Posterior vitreous detachment (Floaters/flashes)

Do you sometimes see small black dots, wires or cobwebs in your field of vision? This is completely normal. These are debris floating in the gel on the back of your eye, the vitreous. If however these floaters increase, or are accompanied by light flashes, it means that there is a change in the structure of the vitreous. Indeed, with age, this gel naturally liquefies until it detaches from its anchor points in the retina and floats freely. This process is physiological, but it can sometimes have an impact on the retina, which could lead to a hole, a tear, or worse, a detached retina. In case of a new onset of floaters of flashes, it is essential to make an appointment quickly to check the retina with pupil dilation.