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Dear Doctor: Vitreous humor can become thinner, detach from the retina as we age. Is it concerning?
Dear Doctor: Vitreous humor can become thinner, detach from the retina as we age. Is it concerning?
Dear Doctor: Vitreous humor can become thinner, detach from the retina as we age. Is it concerning?

Published on: 03/31/2026

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The key symptoms to be on the lookout for are flashes of light; an increase in the number of floaters; or any changes in your vision. Getty Images

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old man who had worn glasses since the age of 12 until a successful laser surgery from 22 years ago, which resulted in near 20/20 vision. My vision has changed little since the surgery.

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