A Patient Comes to the Ophthalmology Clinic for an Eye

A patient comes to the ophthalmology clinic for an eye examination. The patient tells the nurse that he often sees floaters in his vision. How should the nurse best interpret this subjective assessment finding?

A) This is a normal aging process of the eye.
B) Glasses will minimize this phenomenon.
C) The patient may be exhibiting signs of glaucoma.
D) This may be a result of weakened ciliary muscles.