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Vitreous detachment

What is a vitreous detachment?

The vitreous contracts and pulls away from its attachment to the inside of the eye.

How can laser eye surgery cause a vitreous detachment?

Vitreous detachments have sometimes been associated with the use of the suction ring in LASIK.

Where can I learn more about vitreous detachment?

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