Posterior vitreous detachment is a condition, which occurs when the vitreous humour shrinks and therefore, detaches from the retina. For the causes, symptoms and treatment of posterior vitreous detachment please see here.

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is found near the back of the knee. It is another knee ligament that is commonly injured. Conversely, the PCL injury typically happens with abrupt, direct impact, such as in a car accident or during a football tackle. See similar questions...

The AGA is available in eight standard colors: Cream, British Racing Green, Dark Blue, Royal Blue, Claret, Pewter, Black and Golden Yellow. In addition, there is a "Signature Collection" of six AGA colors available at a premium price: Wedgewood Blue, White, Pistachio, Heather, Terra Cotta and Aubergine. Custom color matching and decorative enhancements, such as gold plating and vitreous enamel lids, are also available (at additional cost). See similar questions...

Retinal detachment is a condition that occurs when the retina’s sensory layer peels away from the support layer. This means that the brain cannot construct a precise image from the signals sent by the damaged retina. For the causes, symptoms and treatment of retinal detachment, please follow this link. See similar questions...

MSGs will now complete three posts, each twelve months in length. Detachment Commanders will continue serving two posts, each eighteen months in length. Just long enough for you to settle in, form a circle of buddies, learn some of the language, and then it's time to leave! Yay! See similar questions...

Retinal detachment is a serious condition that can lead to severe visual impairment or even total blindness in the affected eye. If any part of the retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position, it is considered detached, and will cause some vision loss. The detachment will almost always progress, and vision loss will increase, until it is treated. Therefore, retinal detachment is always considered an emergency. See similar questions...

Retinal detachment is caused by a combination of factors including retinal holes, retinal breaks, or retinal tears, and liquefaction of the vitreous humor. Any tiny tears or holes in the retina can allow vitreous fluid to seep under the retina, separating it from the back wall of the eye (like wallpaper). Retinal tears may also result from a hard blow or injury to the eye, though this is rather rare. See similar questions...

Not very common. Only 6-8 people out of 10,000 experience retinal detachment. Retinal detachment can occur at any age, but it is more common in midlife and later. It affects more men than women, and Caucasians more than Blacks. See similar questions...

have regular dilated eye exams if you are very nearsighted or if you have a family history of retinal problems See similar questions...

A sudden increase in number and size of floaters is a warning that small amounts of blood and debris have appeared in the vitreous. The flashes are sensations from the retina as it is pulled or torn, or is rubbed by the loosened vitreous. If a tear breaks a larger retinal blood vessel, the blood spilling into the vitreous can cause a massive increase in floaters or even total loss of vision in that eye. See similar questions...

Yes. Early diagnosis and proper treatment is recommended to restore your vision. A small tear in the retina can be treated by laser or gas (Pneumatic Retinopexy). These procedures are in-office procedures. For larger detachment, a scleral buckle procedure is recommended. This procedure is done in a surgical center. See similar questions...

Posterior capsular opacification is a condition in which lens cells grow over the back of an intraocular lens that has been implanted during cataract surgery. For more information concerning posterior capsular opacification, please follow this link. See similar questions...

With major clubfoot surgery, typically an incision is made circling 1/2 to 2/3 of the foot. Cutting and stitching is done to ligaments and tendons and sometimes pinning of the bones inside the foot. Post-surgical casts are then used from 8 weeks to 12 weeks. These types of surgeries have to be done under a general anesthesia. These are the types of surgery that are done 60-95% of the time after following a more traditional (or Non-Ponseti) method of casting. See similar questions...

The following are general. 5, 6, and 7 are explorations. We may find something or we may be able to rule out a few things. The collection of all these tests is called a workup. An incomplete workup causes false assumptions, which can all too easily cause a false diagnosis, a guess, no diagnosis at all, or a wrong next stage plan. An excessive workup causes confusion, delay, and unnecessary expense. Only an expert can determine what a patient needs for a complete and non-excessive workup. See similar questions...

Do not use any abrasive or acid type chemicals on any porcelain fixture. Using a soft cloth or sponge, we recommend hot soapy water with liquid dish detergents, liquid Tide, Spic and Span or Bon Ami. See similar questions...

No. We have a cross-town agreement with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), Embry-Riddle University (Moody AFB campus), Park University (Moody AFB campus), and Georgia Military College (Valdosta and Moody AFB campuses). This agreement allows students from these schools to attend our detachment and be commissioned into the Air Force. See similar questions...

No. There is no medicine, eye drop, vitamin, herb, or diet that is beneficial to patients with retinal detachment. See similar questions...

Direct trauma to the eye can lead to retinal breaks, holes, or tears that occur days, weeks, months, or even years after the incident. See similar questions...

Yes, even a slight blockage of the vision caused by partial retinal detachment can result in blindness if not treated right away. See similar questions...