Understanding Corneal Issues: Are Your Eye Flashes Related to Retinal Detachment?
Flashes and corneal issues? I have had keratoconus for about twelve years and have been regularly visiting the clinic every year. This year, in early April, I noticed a small area in my vision that flashes when I blink. After my follow-up appointment, I asked the doctor about it,...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The sensation of flashes and changes in vision may be related to retinal issues and should be taken seriously. Keratoconus itself can lead to blurred or distorted vision, but flashes and changes in color are less common. Common symptoms of retinal detachment include a sudd...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Issues: Are Your Eye Flashes Related to Retinal Detachment?
Understanding Visual Distortion: Is It Temporary or Permanent?
Visual distortion I would like to ask the doctor: Is the distortion of vision caused by general retinal disorders temporary? For example, is it possible to experience a momentary distortion of objects that quickly returns to normal? Or once distortion occurs, will it persist unti...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Distortion of vision caused by retinal disease is generally not temporary but rather a persistent change until appropriate treatment is administered. If you suddenly experience distortion of vision in your daily life and this condition quickly resolves, such symptoms are l...[Read More] Understanding Visual Distortion: Is It Temporary or Permanent?
Using Balanced Salt Solution: Safety and Duration for Eye Care
Alcon Balanced Salt Solution Hello, doctor. After my visit to the ophthalmology department at the large hospital, I received a bag of Alcon Balanced Salt Solution, which indicates to use it four times a day for seven days. I asked the physician in the clinic how long I should use...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: First of all, Alcon Balanced Salt Solution is a commonly used preservative-free eye drop in ophthalmology, suitable for short-term use. Preservative-free eye drops are indeed gentler and less likely to cause eye irritation, but they also require more careful handling due t...[Read More] Using Balanced Salt Solution: Safety and Duration for Eye Care
Understanding Eye Flashes: When to Seek Help for Retinal Concerns
Flashes of light in the peripheral vision? I have high myopia and underwent dilation two months ago (I have mild floaters and occasional flashes). During the dilation, the doctor mentioned that the condition of my retina was good, but there was some thinning in the peripheral are...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the small white arc flashes in the corner of your eye may be caused by traction from the vitreous body within the eye, commonly referred to as photopsia. For a patient with high myopia like yourself, it is indeed important to pay special attentio...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes: When to Seek Help for Retinal Concerns
Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Eye twitching Hello Doctor: I am severely myopic (approximately -1100 diopters in both eyes). In January of this year, I began experiencing floaters (transparent strands, occasionally with small black dots). Later, I occasionally noticed flashes of light, mostly resembling flicke...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you have high myopia and floaters, and you have recently experienced occasional flashes of light. These conditions do require special attention, as individuals with high myopia are more prone to retinal issues. 1. Floaters and Flashes: - Flo...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Understanding Eye Discomfort: Is It Acute Glaucoma?
Eye strain? I apologize, but last night around midnight, I noticed that my eyeball felt as hard as my forehead, with fluctuating pressure and a sensation of headache and nausea. I researched online and found information about acute glaucoma, but my eyes feel fine now. Could this ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the sensation of hardness in your eyes and forehead last night, accompanied by headache and nausea, could indeed be related to acute glaucoma. However, there may be other causes as well. Acute glaucoma typically presents with the following sympto...[Read More] Understanding Eye Discomfort: Is It Acute Glaucoma?
Understanding Posterior Vitreous Detachment: Symptoms and Concerns
Posterior vitreous detachment Hello Doctor, due to my constitution, I was diagnosed with cataracts last year and I do not have myopia. In May, I underwent vitrectomy combined with intraocular lens implantation due to a rupture of the posterior capsule of the lens in my left eye. ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you underwent vitrectomy and intraocular lens implantation for cataracts last year, and your recovery has been good. However, you have recently experienced some new visual symptoms. Here are some explanations and recommendations regarding your si...[Read More] Understanding Posterior Vitreous Detachment: Symptoms and Concerns
Seeing Fixed Bright Spots When Blinking: Should You Worry?
Fixed bright spots appearing during blinking? Hello doctor, I recently noticed a bright spot at a fixed position when I blink, but it disappears once my eyes are open. Could this be a sign of retinal disease?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that recently you see a bright spot at a fixed location when you blink, which disappears when your eyes are open. This phenomenon may have several causes. Here are some possible explanations and recommendations: Possible Causes: 1. Vitreous Changes: Changes ...[Read More] Seeing Fixed Bright Spots When Blinking: Should You Worry?
Understanding Visual Field Issues: Are They Related to Floaters?
Visual field issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that when I look at something with one eye, a certain point just outside the center of my vision causes that object to disappear. Both eyes have the same condition, and the object seems to blend into the background. Could this ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the phenomenon of objects disappearing at a certain point in the central vision of one eye, and both eyes experiencing the same condition, may be related to issues with the retina or optic nerve. Floaters typically present as floating black dots ...[Read More] Understanding Visual Field Issues: Are They Related to Floaters?
Understanding Floaters and Flashes: Exercise Guidelines for Eye Health
Vitreous floaters combined with photopsia? Hello, doctor. I have myopia with a prescription of -5.25 in my right eye and -5.00 in my left eye. Last week, I suddenly experienced symptoms of floaters in my right eye, accompanied by flashes of light (which I only see when I turn my ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your detailed description. Floaters and flashes are typically associated with vitreous degeneration and retinal traction. The symptoms you described do require attention, especially given the presence of areas of retinal weakness. 1. Are activities like jum...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Flashes: Exercise Guidelines for Eye Health
Seeing Blue Lines After Pupil Dilation: What Does It Mean?
After a dilated eye examination, seeing blue line-like objects in the dark? Hello, Doctor: Today I went for a dilated eye examination at the ophthalmologist due to seeing flashes of light a few times. On my way home, while passing through a dimly lit stairwell, I suddenly noticed...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: After a dilated eye exam, your eyes may become more sensitive to light because the pupils are enlarged due to the effects of the dilating drops, allowing more light to enter the eye. Additionally, the dilating agent may enhance the responsiveness of the light receptors wit...[Read More] Seeing Blue Lines After Pupil Dilation: What Does It Mean?
Understanding Chronic Conjunctivitis: Links to Floaters and Dry Eye Issues
Chronic conjunctival inflammation and issues related to floaters and dry eye syndrome? Hello Doctor: 1. I started experiencing dry eyes and photophobia around March of this year. After an examination at a major hospital, I was diagnosed with chronic giant papillary conjunctivit...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Causes of Chronic Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis: Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis is often associated with contact lens wear, but it can also be caused by foreign bodies in the eyelid (such as sutures or prosthetic eyes). Even if you do not wear contact lenses ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Conjunctivitis: Links to Floaters and Dry Eye Issues
11 Years Post-Strabismus Surgery: Questions on Treatment Options
11 years post strabismus surgery? At the age of 8, I had strabismus and underwent surgery performed by Dr. Liang Chiao-Ying at Taichung Veterans General Hospital. The surgical method was extraocular muscle recession (not sure if any tissue was excised). My last follow-up appointm...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
You can come back for a follow-up examination.[Read More] 11 Years Post-Strabismus Surgery: Questions on Treatment Options
Understanding Snow Vision Syndrome: Symptoms, Concerns, and Management Tips
Snow blindness related? Regarding question 210141, is it necessary to visit a neurologist or neuro-ophthalmologist to diagnose "visual snow syndrome"? Most of the information available indicates that there is no treatment for "visual snow syndrome." Can it be ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Visual snow syndrome is a visual phenomenon where patients see particles or dots resembling snowflakes moving in their field of vision. This symptom requires a detailed examination by a neuro-ophthalmologist or neurologist for diagnosis, as visual snow syndrome may involve...[Read More] Understanding Snow Vision Syndrome: Symptoms, Concerns, and Management Tips
Managing Eye Fatigue and Presbyopia: Solutions for Microscope Users
Eye fatigue and presbyopia? Hello, doctor! I have hyperopia with +1.65 in my left eye and +0.75 in my right eye, along with presbyopia. My ophthalmologist recommended +2.00 reading glasses. Currently, my job requires me to look through a microscope, but I still find it difficult ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you are experiencing hyperopia and presbyopia, and despite using reading glasses, you still feel unclear vision and heaviness in your eyelids, which affects your daily work. This situation requires careful analysis and adjustment. Here are some s...[Read More] Managing Eye Fatigue and Presbyopia: Solutions for Microscope Users
Managing Keratoconus and Glaucoma: Hot Compresses and Treatment Options
Keratoconus Hello, Doctor! I'm sorry to bother you again. I would like to ask you: 1. Can individuals diagnosed with keratoconus and glaucoma use warm compresses? I found that it is generally not recommended, but many people in the community are using them. If it is not ad...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issue of warm compresses: Essentially, as long as the temperature does not exceed what the eyes can tolerate, there are no significant contraindications for their use. Recommendations: - Maintain eye hygiene: Clean the eyelid margins daily with warm water and...[Read More] Managing Keratoconus and Glaucoma: Hot Compresses and Treatment Options
Can Balanced Salt Solution Be Used as Artificial Tears?
Alcon Balanced Salt Solution I would like to ask the doctor about my condition of having a corneal abrasion. I went to a clinic and was prescribed regular artificial tears. Today, I visited a larger hospital where the doctor prescribed Alcon Balanced Salt Solution for me. After c...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) is commonly used as a rinsing solution in ophthalmic surgeries to maintain the cleanliness and moisture of intraocular structures. Its composition mimics the ionic concentration of intraocular fluids to protect intraocular tissues. Although BSS...[Read More] Can Balanced Salt Solution Be Used as Artificial Tears?
Understanding Persistent Visual Disturbances: Are They Signs of Retinal Degeneration?
Flashing, flickering, lightning—it's hard to describe? In mid-June, I underwent a dilated eye exam, and the doctor explained that there were no symptoms, only the presence of floaters. Since I have not experienced any retinal tears or detachments, the doctor advised that I o...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, the persistent phenomenon of "flashes, lightning, flickering, and water patterns," which occurs even when your eyes are closed, is indeed concerning. However, since you underwent a dilated eye examination in mid-June and no ab...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Visual Disturbances: Are They Signs of Retinal Degeneration?
Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction and Its Effects on Vision
Vitreous liquefaction Hello, Doctor: I had a retinal examination a month ago, and there were no issues, but there was vitreous liquefaction. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent flashes of light, so I went for another check-up. The doctor said it is a normal phenomenon, bu...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Vitreous liquefaction is a common phenomenon that occurs with aging or changes in myopia. After vitreous liquefaction, it can sometimes cause traction on the retina, leading to the sensation of flashes of light. This is due to the pulling or tugging at the junction between...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction and Its Effects on Vision
Understanding Visual Snow Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Regarding question 21141? Regarding question 210141, I would like to ask if my condition might be related to "visual snow," as I feel there are some similarities. If so, what kind of examinations should I undergo, and which specialty should I consult? Currently, my visi...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, the persistent phenomenon of "flashes, lightning, flickering, and water waves," which occurs even when your eyes are closed, is indeed concerning. However, since you underwent a dilated eye exam in mid-June and no abnormalitie...[Read More] Understanding Visual Snow Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns