Floaters?

Hello!  I've had Diabetes for 39 years, & 3 days ago, I started seeing a black spot (somtimes it's like it breaks into 2-3 spots).  My question is this.....could it be just a floater or something more serious?  My vision seems to be the same, with the exception of having that spot there!  When I turn my eyes, the spot goes too.  Sometimes, like now, it seems to get a little smaller, but I have 2 or 3 spots then!  I'm going nuts!!!!!  It's driving me crazy!  Not a far drive, but it is annoying!  Thanks for your help!

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

Well, you have floaters.  No major  cause for alarm and everything will probably be all ok BUT just get checked out by ophthalmologist to make sure everything is ok.  Just some good advice.  Again - don't get all worked up and worried.  This is a common situation. Just get it checked out to be safe.

MJK MD