![]() ![]() ![]() In more severe cases, the tugging can cause significant changes to the anatomy of the macula, resulting in a dark spot in central vision. Flashes of light in vision may also be reported. Patients with mild VMT may have no/minimal symptoms, while many experience reduced sharpness and/or distortion of central vision. The symptoms will depend on the severity of the condition. The strong attachment between the vitreous and the macula often results in the vitreous tugging on and distorting the inner layers of the retina. When this strong attachment occurs at the macula and DOES damage or distort the underlying tissue, it is called vitreomacular traction (VMT). When this strong attachment occurs at the macula and DOES NOT damage or distort the underlying tissue, it is called vitreomacular adhesion (VMA). There are some cases where this detachment is incomplete, and the vitreous remains strongly attached to the retina. All other authors have declared no conflicts of interest.A visual of the vitreous (gray mass in the middle) detaching from the retina Salgado: Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (self), Travel/Accommodation/Expenses: Roche Advisory/Consultancy: Bristol-Myers Squibb Research grant/Funding (self), Travel/Accommodation/Expenses: Merck Research grant/Funding (self): Puma Biotechnology Travel/Accommodation/Expenses: AstraZeneca. Linn: Research grant/Funding (self): ZonMw Research grant/Funding (self): A Sister's Hope Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution), Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: AstraZeneca Advisory/Consultancy, Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: Cergentis Advisory/Consultancy, Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: IBM Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Pfizer Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution), Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: Roche-Genentech Research grant/Funding (institution), Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: Tesaro Research grant/Funding (institution), Non-remunerated activity/ies, institutional non-financial support: immunomedics Non-remunerated activity/ies: Bayer Research grant/Funding (institution), institutional non-financial support: Agendia Research grant/Funding (institution): Eurocept-pharmaceuticals Research grant/Funding (institution): Novartis. Kok: Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Bristol-Meyers Squibb Research grant/Funding (institution): Roche-Genentech Research grant/Funding (institution): AstraZeneca Advisory/Consultancy: Daiichi Sankyo. Loi: Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Novartis Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Bristol-Meyers Squibb Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Merck Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Roche-Genentech Research grant/Funding (institution): Puma Biotechnology Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Pfizer Research grant/Funding (institution): Eli Lilly Advisory/Consultancy, Research grant/Funding (institution): Seattle Genetics Advisory/Consultancy: AstraZeneca Advisory/Consultancy: Aduro Biotech Advisory/Consultancy: GlaxoSmithKline Advisory/Consultancy: G1 Therapeutics. Michiels: Advisory/Consultancy, Statistical advice: IDDI Advisory/Consultancy, Statistical advice: Janssen Advisory/Consultancy, Statistical advice: Cilag Advisory/Consultancy, Independant Data Monitoring Committee: Hexal Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Steba Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: IQVIA Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Roche Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Sensorion Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Biophytis Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Servier Advisory/Consultancy, Independent Data Monitoring Committee: Yuhan.
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