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Blank stare, Decreased night vision, Floating spots or strings in vision and Need brighter light to read

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms blank stare, decreased night vision, floating spots or strings in vision and need brighter light to read including Benign eye floaters, Nearsightedness, and Farsightedness (presbyopia).

There are 12 conditions associated with blank stare, decreased night vision, floating spots or strings in vision and need brighter light to read. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Benign eye floaters

    Benign eye floaters are tiny floating specks or cobwebs in your vision.

  • Nearsightedness

    Nearsightedness is a common eye problem that causes blurry, distant vision.

  • Farsightedness (presbyopia)

    Presbyopia causes an inability to focus on close objects, and headaches or eyestrain when working or reading.

  • Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection

    Botulinum toxin side effects may include pain and tenderness at the injection site, headache, nausea and more.

  • Epilepsy (absence or petit mal seizures)

    Petit mal or absence epileptic seizures cause staring spells or chewing motions.

  • Cataracts

    A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye and can cause blurry or dim vision.

  • Epilepsy (complex partial seizures)

    During complex partial seizures, people lose consciousness briefly.

  • Phencyclidine use

    Phencyclidine is a man-made illegal drug that that causes include numbness, slurred speech, seizures, and more.

  • Age-related maculopathy

    Maculopathy is a degenerative eye disorder causing decreased night vision, blurred vision, and blind spots.

  • Macular degeneration

    Macular degeneration is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose your central vision.

  • Retinal detachment

    Retinal detachment causes floaters in your vision, flashes of light, blind spots, loss of vision, and more.

  • Diabetic eye disease

    People with diabetes may develop diabetic eye disease, causing vision loss and even blindness.