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    Floating spots or strings in vision and Frequent squinting

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms floating spots or strings in vision and frequent squinting including Benign eye floaters, Nearsightedness, and Retinal detachment.

    There are 7 conditions associated with floating spots or strings in vision and frequent squinting. 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.

    • 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.

    • Farsightedness (presbyopia)

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

    • Lazy eye

      Lazy eye occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other.

    • Astigmatism

      Astigmatism is a common eye problem causing blurry vision, difficulty seeing details and eye strain headaches.

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