Sono of the Week Ultrasound and Radiology
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Written by Dr. Chris Hanuscin Edited by Dr. Nicole Anthony Case Presentation A middle-aged female presents to the ED with 3 days of intermittent floaters and “curtain-like”, painless loss of vision. She denies any history of trauma. A bedside ultrasound shows the following finding: This is consistent with posterior vitreous detachment. Read more…