A 62-year-old man with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presents for routine eye examination. Fundoscopy reveals countless small, white-yellow refractile spherical bodies suspended throughout the vitreous, creating a characteristic "snow globe" appearance with eye movement. The bodies are more numerous anterior to the posterior pole, and the retina appears normal. Visual acuity is 6/6 in both eyes. The structure marked **B** in the diagram is asteroid hyalosis. Which of the following best describes the appropriate management and the key distinguishing feature of this condition?
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