 [ Symptoms ] what causes moving visual distortions [ Disease ] unfortunately my answer is many things could cause this floaters in the eye are not uncommon these tiny flecks of tissue can well float through your vision from time to time the condition is usually harmless but in some cases can point to more serious underlying eye problems so if this visual disturbance is a new symptom you should visit an ophthalmologist soon to get it checked out migraine headaches also can include a component of visual disturbance called an aura  if you are experiencing the visual distortion you describe with a headache you would be well advised to see a medical professional for treatment occasionally the type of symptoms you are describing can be an indicator of something serious like retinal detachment if the symptoms are severe or you notice them getting rapidly worse please go to an emergency room these conditions need to be treated promptly otherwise you might start with your primary care provider or an eye doctor to see if you can get to the bottom of what is going on good luck