First, the good news: Floaters aren't usually a sign of something serious. In fact, they may not even require treatment.

If you ever notice pesky dark strands that may resemble anything from a simple speck to a cobweb drifting across your vision, what you're probably seeing is what's known as an eye floater.

A long time ago, my kids taught me that the importance of pain depends upon whether you are the one giving it or the one ...