Seeing things with water ripples may be caused by macular degeneration, vitreous clouding, retinal detachment and other diseases. 1. Macular degeneration: the cause of this disease is not clear, it may be related to heredity, age, nutrient deficiency, high myopia, ocular inflammation, eye trauma and other factors, the main symptoms of the patient is the center of the visual acuity loss, visual distortion, etc., the patient may also manifest in the discomfort of looking at things with water ripples. 2. Vitreous clouding: Vitreous inflammation, hemorrhage, aging and other factors can lead to vitreous clouding, patients can appear in front of the eyes of the point, stripes and other forms of black shadows, and with the black shadows fluttering, some patients may appear to see things with water ripples symptoms. 3. Retinal detachment: retinal detachment caused by retinal cracks, vitreous pulling, etc., patients can suddenly appear in front of the eyes of floating objects, in the form of lines or pieces, sometimes accompanied by flashes of light, water ripples and other uncomfortable symptoms. It is recommended that patients with visual anomalies consult a hospital in a timely manner to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.