An older patient reports a vision change of seeing dark spots. The nurse correlates this change to the function of which eye structure?

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The vitreous humor is a gel-like substance that fills the back of the eye. It helps to maintain the shape of the eye and to focus light on the retina. As we age, the vitreous humor can become more liquid and can shrink, which can cause the retina to detach. This can lead to vision changes, such as seeing dark spots.

An Older Patient Reports a Vision Change of Seeing Dark