Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 22

Retinopathy causing visual afterimages? Hello, Doctor. This month I went to see an ophthalmologist, and after undergoing a fundus examination, the doctor said everything was fine, so I went home. A few days later, I started experiencing afterimages, halos, and glare, so I went to...

Can contact lenses be worn after cataract surgery? I underwent cataract surgery on my right eye on June 11, with a lens implant that has a power of +2.50 diopters. The recovery has been good. My left eye has a myopia of -9.50 diopters, and I am currently wearing contact lenses. I...

Swelling of the lacrimal caruncle? Hello Doctor, my lacrimal sac has been gradually swelling for the past two weeks, getting slightly larger each day. When I look in the mirror, I notice that there is a bit of yellowish discharge inside the lacrimal sac. I'm wondering if thi...

There are shadows in the eye? Hello, doctor. A month ago, I started seeing strange flashes when looking at a white wall, which were very noticeable, along with shadows at the edges of my vision. I went to an ophthalmology clinic for an examination, and the doctor said that my mac...

Poor night vision quality? I have myopia of -500 and -600 diopters in both eyes. Previously, I experienced some issues and saw flashes when turning my eyes, so I visited a doctor six months ago. After an examination, the doctor said everything was fine and my eyes were healthy. H...

High myopia and astigmatism in sports (skydiving) Hello Doctor: I have myopia of -700 degrees and astigmatism of -200 degrees in both eyes. I am considering learning freediving, with depths of about 16 meters. I would like to ask: 1. Is my prescription suitable for this activity?...

Inquiry about glaucoma care? Hello Director Tsai: I am currently suffering from glaucoma and am regularly monitoring my intraocular pressure, visual field, and OCT, all of which are stable and normal. I would like to inquire about how to maintain eye health with glaucoma. Additio...

Dry and painful eyes? Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I felt uncomfortable looking at traffic lights and LED lights at night. All my tests came back normal, and the dry eye test was fine. The doctor mentioned that I have amblyopia since childhood and have developed a habit of...

Glaucomatous halos Hello Doctor: In the past year, I have noticed that at night, when looking at streetlights, car headlights, and traffic lights, I perceive a scattering effect from a distance. When viewed up close, the lights appear to have a halo effect, with white lights show...

Eye injury Hello doctor, I was riding my bike around 9 PM and lost control of the throttle, crashing into a red brick wall. I felt a bit dizzy at the moment, but it went away shortly after. Upon checking, I found a small scratch on the white part of my eye. Doctor, I plan to see ...

Regarding the use of polarized sunglasses? Hello doctor, my husband has recently developed a habit of wearing polarized glasses in dimly lit indoor environments, whether he is reading or watching TV. He says it helps him sleep better. I would like to ask if this could harm his ey...

Blurred vision Hello, I have been using the computer for long hours over the past few weeks. A couple of days ago, I suddenly experienced blurred vision, which felt like nearsightedness (I am currently not wearing glasses). However, after a nap, my vision returns to normal, but i...

The degree of myopia has been continuously increasing? Hello Doctor, I have high myopia, with one eye at -7.25 and the other at -7.50. For the past two years, I haven't been paying much attention to my eyes and often looked at my phone in the dark, which caused my prescripti...

Issues with Wearing New and Old Glasses I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask the doctor a few questions. Recently, during a vision test, my eyesight was measured at (0.6, 0.6) for each eye. Although I feel that my vision is relatively clear, I decided to get...

Retinal Surgery - Question Dear Doctor, I underwent surgery for a retinal detachment (rhegmatogenous) in my right eye at the end of April 2018. The day before the surgery, I received laser treatment, and the following day in the operating room, I underwent air injection and cryo...

Precautions for Orbital Fat Prolapse Correction Surgery Gender: Female Age: 66 Duration of illness: 2-3 years Chronic medical history: Diabetes Symptoms: There is a protrusion in the eye socket. During a hospitalization two years ago, tests were conducted, but it was cons...

Symptoms of a stye progressing to cellulitis? Is it normal for a stye to cause swelling and pain in the eye? What symptoms would indicate that the stye has progressed to cellulitis?

Retinal inflammation causing hemorrhage? Around the end of April this year, I suddenly noticed a long line in my vision and went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor diagnosed me with retinal hemorrhage accompanied by retinal inflammation. After blood tests and other ex...

High intraocular pressure, retinal degeneration, and retinal tears? Hello, Doctor. Since late June, my intraocular pressure has reached 26 mmHg. After using the following three types of eye drops, my pressure has decreased to 18 mmHg and 21 mmHg during today's examination. A...

Can vision recover after a corneal injury? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am 49 years old and have presbyopia. About 3 to 4 years ago, my left eye was accidentally scratched by a caregiver's fingernail, causing severe pain. After visiting an ophthalmology clinic, the doctor informed me ...