vitreous detachment  
  硝子(しょうし)(たい)剥離(はくり)

(1) Noun, Phrase : A condition in which a part of the eye called the vitreous shrinks and separates from the retina. The vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye ball. The retina is a light-sensitive area at the back of the eye.

Examples

  • If you see dark specks or flashes of light, it's possible you could have posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), an eye problem many people have as they age.  

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