A patient comes to the ophthalmology clinic for an eye examination. The patient tells the nurse that he often sees "floaters" in his vision. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
A) "This is a normal aging process of the eye."
B) "New glasses will minimize this."
C) "You may be exhibiting signs of glaucoma."
D) "This may be a result of weakened ciliary muscles."
A
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