{"id":158,"date":"2020-04-14T10:47:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T10:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophthalmo-iasis.gr\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:13:51","slug":"158-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ophthalmo-iasis.gr\/en\/158-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitreomacular traction syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vitreomacular traction syndrome<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\u00a0The vitreous is a transparent, gelatinous material that fills the space inside the eye between the lens and the retina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0As the eye matures or in certain pathological conditions, the vitreous can pull away from the retina, leading to a condition known as posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). This detachment usually occurs as part of the normal aging process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are cases where the posterior vitreous detachment is incomplete, leaving the vitreous partially attached to the retina and causing traction forces that can cause anatomical damage. The resulting condition is called vitreomacular traction syndrome (VMT).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Vitreoretinal traction syndrome can lead to various disorders in the macular area (in the center of the retina), such as full- or partial-thickness macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and macular edema. These disorders are often accompanied by reduced visual acuity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The most common symptoms that occur in patients with vitreoretinal traction syndrome are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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