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PVD, PXF, and cataracts ... oh my
Sounds like you've a lot going on. Now, to break these down: 1. PVD: a posterior vitreous detachment is very common. All that means is that the clear jello in your eye has liquified (happens to everyone with time) and turned watery. The floaters you are seeing is debris in this jello/water that is casting a shadow on the retina in the back of your eye. Don't be too concerned about floaters, but you SHOULD see your ophthalmologist (don't go to an optometrist for this) for a good dilated exam to examine your retina for tears or breaks. 2. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome: a benign finding primarily found in scandinavians. To see what this looks like under the microscope you may want to watch the short video here: http://www.rootatlas.com/wordpress/video/652/severe-pseudoexfoliation-syndrome-video/ 3. Cataracts: everyone gets them. They can be taken out if needed. Your pseudoexfoliation, however, will make surgery much more risky than ordinary, so I wouldn't mess with them unless your vision and glare are trully affecting with quality of life. Cheers!
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