Has anyone experienced a sudden floating cloud in you vision

Hi @ozziero,
Huh, what you've described sounds strange. I am at increased risk for retinal detachment (and unfortunately you are, as well, since I see you have AMD) and I can't see what you're seeing but what you've described sounds like an emergency symptom I've been warned about. I have a bunch of floaters and they're harmless, but suddenly having a group of a lot of new ones clustered like that or a sudden large new one would be a sign of possible trouble. Routine eye exams can't catch detachment but since you saw a retina specialist I'd assume he ran all tests needed to rule it out? I and someone I know have dry eye but I've never heard of it causing something like that. If it were me I would get a second opinion.

It sounds like you might be describing what's commonly known as "floaters" or vitreous floaters. These are tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear gel-like substance that fills your eye. As light passes through your eye, these floaters cast shadows on your retina, creating the appearance of small dots, lines, or cloud-like shapes that move as your eyes move. They are often more noticeable when looking at something bright, like the sky or a white wall.

Floaters are usually harmless and more common as people age. However, if you're seeing a sudden increase in floaters, especially accompanied by flashes of light or loss of peripheral vision, it could be a sign of a more serious condition like a retinal detachment. Even though your retina doctor mentioned dry eyes, if you're still concerned or the symptoms persist or worsen, it might be worth seeking a second opinion or asking your doctor to re-evaluate the situation.

It sounds like you might be describing what's commonly known as "floaters" or vitreous floaters. These are tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear gel-like substance that fills your eye. As light passes through your eye, these floaters cast shadows on your retina, creating the appearance of small dots, lines, or cloud-like shapes that move as your eyes move. They are often more noticeable when looking at something bright, like the sky or a white wall.

Floaters are usually harmless and more common as people age. However, if you're seeing a sudden increase in floaters, especially accompanied by flashes of light or loss of peripheral vision, it could be a sign of a more serious condition like a retinal detachment. Even though your retina doctor mentioned dry eyes, if you're still concerned or the symptoms persist or worsen, it might be worth seeking a second opinion or asking your doctor to re-evaluate the situation.

A few years ago, I had floaters in my eye. I saw a doctor who detected posterior vitreous detachment and fixed it using a laser.
But that was not the cause of the floaters. The doctor asked me to ignore them and said that I would get used to them over time and stop noticing. And that is how it turned out.

hello. I have a similar issue also hard to describe----every time my eye moves, I get a kind of micro blur/out of focus happening...so so annoying (cataract surgery a year and half ago) 10 drs....and no one knows!!!---have been told:--dry eye, floaters, mites, lens moving, iris wriggling.......so if you find any answers, please let me know.......

I did go to an ophthalmologist this week and he feels that it is a huge floater. He said that nothing can really be done to improve it. I have several other small ones but this thing covers 1/2 of my vision field. Just part of growing old

Actually there is treatment for floaters but many/ most regular ophthalmologists don’t recommend it and prefer you just hope the brain adjusts and ignores them. If the floater is that large however and in your central vision where you cannot ignore it, you may want to visit a vitreoretinal specialist. There actually is a discussion somewhere on this site about that procedure which is called a visual opacity vitrectomy or floater only vitrectomy.

'Floaters' whether they be black dots/specks or cloud like blobs that will move when your eye move are bits of your vitreous fluid. Quite common as one ages. However, if you see a sudden increase in floaters that could be the sign of a retinal tear which should be checked out by an opthamologist asap as it could lead to a retinal detachment. However, if you were checked out by a retinal surgeon and he/she spotted nothing, then you know that wasn't the case. I've had retinal tears over the years and have been told that the signs to watch out for are not only a sudden increase in floaters but what appears to be flashing lights or a partial 'curtain' falling over your vision. Regardless, these are urgent signs if it occurs and one should get themselves to an Emergency Dept where you will likely be triaged quickly and examined by an opthamologist or resident.