Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 18

Inquiries related to dry eye syndrome? Hello Doctor, since the end of October, I have been experiencing symptoms of dry eye that fluctuate in severity. At one point, my eyes became so dry that the cornea was damaged. I have visited several ophthalmologists, and so far, only the l...

Floaters are small, moving spots of light? Hello, Doctor! I have high myopia and have been experiencing floaters for over seven months. I have undergone dilated fundus examinations four times, with the most recent one on December 4th. The results have shown no retinal tears, and ...

A hair grows from the lacrimal caruncle? Hello, doctor! I often experience a foreign body sensation in my left eye, accompanied by occasional sudden sharp pain. After examination, it was found that there was a hair growing on the lacrimal caruncle. After the ophthalmologist remov...

Seeing afterimages upon waking up in the morning? Since last Friday night, after using my phone for nearly two hours in the dark, I've been experiencing afterimages when looking at anything. I thought it would improve after sleeping, but as of now, when I wake up in the morn...

Glaucoma examination? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about fundus examination. In general ophthalmology clinics, they usually administer dilating drops and then use light to examine the eyes. Does this mean that if there are no issues, further fundus photography or optic ner...

Spots and blood vessels in the sclera? I have some purple-black spots and blood vessels in the whites of both my eyes. What impact could this have? Can I still wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses? Will the spots increase in number? I have seen a doctor before and used eye dro...

Is it safe to clean eyeglass lenses with rubbing alcohol? Using alcohol (medical) to wipe eyeglass lenses can have certain effects. It may cause the lens coating to deteriorate or peel off, especially if the lenses have an anti-reflective or anti-scratch coating. It is generally ...

Hello, doctor? Hello Doctor: I have floaters, and recently I noticed that when I sleep at night in a dark room, I can see a black dot that moves with my line of sight and eye movement, whether my eyes are open or closed. Is this a sign that my floaters are worsening? Additionally...

Retinal issues? Recently, I have experienced a brief flash in my eyes, not the kind of flashes associated with light, but more like the moment of blinking, even though I am not actually blinking. I can clearly feel this flash happening about 2 to 4 times a day. I am quite worried...

Transient monocular blindness - Thyroid issues Hello Doctor, my mother’s eyes have been swollen and painful for several months, to the point where she can barely see. We have consulted many doctors, but none have been able to identify the underlying issue. Some doctors suggested ...

Macular issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I've noticed that colors appear faded, especially when looking at computer and television screens. I did some research online and found that it might be related to the macula. Could you please explain why this is happening? Is it due to...

My eyes have been feeling different lately? Hello, doctor. I have been working on a computer screen for a long time. Should I use heat therapy or cold therapy? After applying heat, I notice that the redness in my eyes increases, while cold therapy seems to improve the dryness in ...

Seeing spots of light in the vision? Yesterday, I accidentally pressed on my eye while sleeping. When I woke up, my right eye was a bit blurry and shaky when looking at things. However, it improved in less than a minute, and I went back to sleep. This morning, about four hours la...

Seeing things with a white haze? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I noticed a white haze when looking at things, which is particularly noticeable in bright areas. The colors also seem a bit faded, but my vision doesn't feel worse, and it's not blurry or completely obscure...

Facial X-rays can cause cataracts? Hello Dr. Tsai, I recently had an eye examination, and both of my eyes showed no myopia, but I was diagnosed with a slight cataract. I was a bit shocked since I am only thirty years old. The doctor mentioned that my condition is in the anterior...

When moving the eyeball in the dark with the right eye, there is a perception of light around the visual field? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a few questions I would like to ask, and I would appreciate your responses. To provide some background, my current situation is as follows: I ha...

Objects appear to shake or tremble? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that when I look at slightly dense images or photos, they appear to be moving. Sometimes, when I look at straight lines or text, they seem to be shaking, especially when my eyes are slightly unfocused, whi...

Post-operative issues after retinal laser treatment? Hello, Doctor: In July of this year, I noticed floaters in my left eye and went to an ophthalmologist for an examination, where I discovered numerous holes in both eyes. The doctor described it as "full of holes" (so ...

Objects appear to twist and distort when viewed? When looking at objects, if the eyeballs do not move, one may notice slight movements of the objects. This is particularly noticeable when looking at a computer screen, where the text layout appears disorganized, sometimes leaning ...

Protrusion of the eyeball Hello Dr. Tsai, I have myopia which has caused my eyes to protrude, and I find it unattractive. I have checked my thyroid function and it is normal, but I know that even with normal thyroid function, one can still develop thyroid eye disease. I feel that...