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Cloudy vision, Flickering lights in vision, Floating spots or strings in vision and Shadow over part of vision

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms cloudy vision, flickering lights in vision, floating spots or strings in vision and shadow over part of vision including Benign eye floaters, Cataracts, and Retinal detachment.

There are 9 conditions associated with cloudy vision, flickering lights in vision, floating spots or strings in vision and shadow over part of vision. 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.

  • Cataracts

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

  • Retinal detachment

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

  • Migraine headache (adult)

    Migraines are a common type of headache that can cause severe pain, aura or flashes in vision, and tingling.

  • Ocular migraine

    Ocular migraine usually refers to a type of migraine that can cause temporary blindness in one eye.

  • Macular degeneration

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

  • Stroke

    A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.

  • Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)

    Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.

  • Diabetic eye disease

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