vitreous detachment
vitreous detachment (vit-ri-ŭs) n. the separation of the vitreous humour from the underlying retina. This is a normal ageing process, but it is also more common in such conditions as diabetes and severe myopia. It can sometimes cause a tear in the retina and lead to retinal detachment.
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