This guideline last updated 07/05/2022 10:00:55

Differential diagnosis

• Posterior Vitreous Detachment
• Retinal detachment
• Retinal hole

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

• None

Advice

• Urgent referral to ophthalmology
• Advise of risk of retinal detachment and how to recognise

Management Category

• Urgent referral to ophthalmology

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

• Slit lamp or indirect laser retinopexy
• Cryoretinopexy