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.
The oldest president to assume office was Ronald Reagan (age 69 years, 349 days), who was also the oldest in office (age 77 years, 349 days), ending at the inauguration of George H. W. Bush.The oldest living president is George H. W. Bush, born June 12, 1924 (aged 7009288306000000000â  91 years, 131 days).Jimmy Carter is the second-oldest, 111 days younger than Bush. Carter was born October 1, 1924 (aged 7009287346960000000â  91 years, 20 days).he oldest living president is George H. W. Bush, born June 12, 1924 (aged 7009288306000000000â  91 years, 131 days). Jimmy Carter is the second-oldest, 111 days younger than Bush. Carter was born October 1, 1924 (aged 7009287346960000000â  91 years, 20 days).