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What can cause streaky vision? when objects move across my field of vision i see a trail of the object, especially in high contrast areas.

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Vitreous floaters: What you describe may be a new object floating in the fluid in the back of your eye. It is important for you to get your eyes looked at to be sue you are not developing a retinal tear or detachment.

Answered 4/21/2013

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