Condition

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

A one-page care plan for patients with Posterior Vitreous Detachment, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Clarity, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I know PVD is a common change that often happens as the eye ages
    • I know floaters are shadows and flashes may happen when the gel pulls
    • I know most PVDs need no treatment and symptoms often fade with time
    • I know PVD can sometimes cause a retinal tear or detached retina
  2. Expectations & Execution

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Clarity

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Posterior Vitreous Detachment is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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