An eye floater is a small spot or shape that floats across your line of vision. Having an occasional eye floater is usually nothing to be too worried about, but an eye floater can also signal a serious eye condition that can threaten vision. Keep reading below for more information on what eye floaters are, their causes, and when to be concerned. 

With the start of the New Year, many people set their sights on getting into better shape. One component of improved health is exercise. We know that regular exercise is good for the heart, mood, and waistline, but it may also be good for your eyes and vision. The article below takes a look at how exercise may protect the eyes and what you can do to get started. 
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November is National Diabetes Month. Learning more about the stages of diabetic retinopathy and ways to prevent the condition from progressing can save your vision. 
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Diabetic retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar can adversely affect the blood vessels in the retina. The retina is the layer of cells at the back of the eye. It plays a key role in vision. 

We know that regular checkups with your doctor are a great way to stay healthy. The same thing goes for your eyes. Regularly seeing an eye doctor is important to maintain good eye health. March is Save Your Vision Month. It is a reminder to make protecting our eyes and vision a priority.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only about 50 percent of  
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. We know that having diabetes increases your risk of health problems, such as eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy. Learning more about these complications and how to manage them can help save your vision. 

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the blood vessels in the retina. The disease is broken into different stages. In the earliest stage, the blood vessels swell, but symptoms may not yet develop.