Pass the Prozac for the Eye Floaters? Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common condition of the eyes which occurs in about 75 per cent of people over the age of 65. While a careful eye examination by your Eye Doctor is essential, rarely are the preceptual and psychological issues that accompany a posterior vitreous detachment addressed. A number of traditional and alternative treatments should be utilized to help the transition through the first 6 months after the eye symptoms start.