This traction on the retina, which is painless, sends a sensation of light to the brain that we see as flashers. People typically describe these as non-colored sparkles of light in one corner of the field of vision, usually affecting one eye.
South Carolina Republican Sen. Strom Thurmond celebrated his 100th birthday in the U.S. Senate in December 2002; New Jersey Democrat Frank Lautenberg is the oldest current U.S. senator; he is to turn 89 next month.
Emma Didlake is the oldest living veteran in America. She served as a private and a driver during World War II. The 110-year-old Detroit resident met with President Obama Friday in the Oval Office. Emma Didlake was honored by President Obama Friday in the Oval Office.