Many seniors report having a little dot or fly that seems to have appeared in their field of vision. This is called a floater and is a normal finding. While most people will be educated about floaters at an optometrist\u2019s office during an annual exam, seniors with memory problems may not recall what\u2019s happening and, therefore, may find themselves frustrated to see something \u201cnew\u201d in their vision. Here\u2019s what you need to know about floaters:<\/p>\n
They are Normal: <\/strong>Floaters occur in the vitreous, which is a jelly-like structure located inside the eye. With age, the vitreous becomes more liquid than jelly, which causes the vitreous particles to float into the field of vision- thus the name floaters. While floaters most often occur with age, they can also be triggered by head trauma and ocular surgery.<\/p>\n They Are Mostly Harmless: <\/strong>Besides being annoying, floaters are usually harmless and do not affect vision. A quick reminder from you can help save your loved-one plenty of confusion.<\/p>\n When to Seek Help: <\/strong>While floaters are typically nothing to worry about, there are cases where you\u2019ll want to seek help:<\/p>\n