A 52-year-old patient describes the presence of occasional floaters or spots moving in front of his eyes. The nurse should:
a. Examine the retina to determine the number of floaters.
b. Presume the patient has glaucoma and refer him for further testing.
c. Consider these to be abnormal findings, and refer him to an ophthalmologist.
d. Know that floaters are usually insignificant and are caused by condensed vitreous fibers.
ANS: D
Floaters are a common sensation with myopia or after middle age and are attributable to condensed vitreous fibers. Floaters or spots are not usually significant, but the acute onset of floaters may occur with retinal detachment.
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