Eye floaters are a normal part of aging

ASK THE DOCTORS

Dear Doctors: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush them away, nothing existed. I mentioned this to several people and was informed it is a case of floaters. Please explain this condition and what can be done.

Dear Reader: The term “floaters” refers to the bits of cellular debris that can accumulate in a certain part…