Treatment of vitreous opacities

Vitreous opacities are small particles that can develop individually at any age due to the degeneration of the vitreous body. The gelatinous mass of the vitreous then transforms into various formations that can significantly impair vision and obstruct the visual field.

How do vitreous opacities manifest?

Vitreous opacities can present in a variety of ways, but most commonly, individuals may perceive various shadows, spots, clouds, webs, black dots, flashes of light, snowflakes, floating flies, and similar forms in the affected eye. These formations float in the visual field, casting shadows on the retina and causing unclear vision with disruptive elements.

Is it possible to remove vitreous opacities?

In developed countries, the treatment of vitreous opacities is a common procedure. It is performed using a specialized laser, and a detailed consultation with an eye specialist precedes the procedure. This treatment is technically referred to as laser vitreolysis.

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If laser vitreolysis cannot be performed for clinical reasons, vitreous opacities can be removed in indicated cases through pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).