Table 1

Presenting symptoms in patients from the PVD series

Floaters only Flashes only Floaters
and flashes
Blurring of vision
PVD series, no retinal break (n = 175)68  (38.8%)25  (14.3%)80  (45.7%)2  (1.4%)
PVD series, retinal break present (n = 25)15 (60%)1 (4%)9 (36%)0
  • PVD = posterior vitreous detachment.

  • Percentages given to one decimal place.