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Can anyone explain what this is? - no one knows it seems, vision issues.

I've had issues with my eyes for the last two-three years.
First, I got ocular migraine or migraine auras after intake of alcohol on some weekends.
After that, I moved abroad and experienced strong white flashes for around 10 seconds in my right eye
(right lower peripheral vision)
A year ago I started noticing some black spots or visual disturbances when on the computer screen late at night
in my peripheral vision.

But lately, it has gotten worse and more concerning, a few times I have experienced a big red/blue/yellow shadow or coloration in my right peripheral vision, sometimes it can also be a purple dot (like I got blinded by a light, but didn't)

And finally, I know have a grey permanent spot in my left eye (which has usually been the least affected one)
The grey spot is located a little to the left of my central vision and is noticeable mostly in daylight conditions (in the dark it can look like a dark smudge)

I have multiple big floaters in my right eye, and some on my left as well. Age 35, Caucasian.

What is going on with my eyes?
I have been tested 6 times now, with most of the tests available here.
But no one can give me an explanation.

I really appreciate your time for reading my post and for any help and tips.
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Thank you for the answer John, really appreciated. I got all of the tests done that you mentioned above. There was a genral thinning found only if i remember correctly, but it was a few months before my grey spot appeared.  I will see if there is a Neuro-ophthalmologist here soon. Thanks again!
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Best of luck. If you get and answer and a definitive diagnosis please return and post.
177275 tn?1511755244
Your description of your problem does not allow a definitive diagnosis. And although you say you have been tested 6 times you don't say who tested and what tests done. You need to be seeing Eye MD ophthalmologist not non-physician optometrist. You need special tests including Amsler Grid,  Visual Field test, macular and nerve fiber layer OCT.  If these are normal you need to see a Neuro-ophthalmologist, ideally one associated with a teaching hospital with a department of ophthalmology.
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