Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 29

Issues with wearing glasses for myopia with glare? Doctor, I have myopia and astigmatism in both eyes. Due to my job, I need to wear contact lenses, but sometimes I have difficulty seeing clearly. I would like to know if I can wear glasses with only astigmatism correction over my...

Retinal issues Hello doctor, when I close my eyes, I feel like something is pulsating. When I gently press on the area near the bridge of my nose, I feel something dark coming out. Could you please explain what this might be? Thank you.

Seeing ghost images with one eye? Hello, recently I have been experiencing vertical ghosting when reading text with my right eye (my left eye is unaffected). A single line of text appears as two lines, but if I squint my eyes slightly, the ghosting disappears; it becomes more pro...

Can a person with high myopia undergo a standard gastroscopy? I have two questions. 1. Can a person with high myopia (right eye -1800 degrees, left eye -1300 degrees) undergo an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy? Since there may be vomiting and choking during the procedure, could ...

Color vision deficiency work Hello Doctor: I graduated from a medical technology program and hold a medical laboratory technician license. However, I discovered during a health examination that I have color vision deficiency (specifically, green weakness). I'm unsure if this...

Regarding the issue of alternating between old and new glasses with different prescriptions? Hello, doctor. I recently got a new pair of glasses and plan to use my old ones for work while wearing the new ones more casually to avoid damage. I have myopia, amblyopia, and astigmatis...

The eyes feel very itchy and irritated, and there is continuous tearing? Hello, Dr. Tsai! I have two questions I would like to ask you. First, I have been experiencing a very irritating sensation in my eyes lately. Sometimes it occurs when I tear up, and other times it happens ...

Is it cataracts or simply floaters? Hello, doctor. I have learned that cataracts may cause lens opacities (many small circles of light spots). My condition is quite similar, and there are a lot of them, but I can only see them when I squint. I have regular check-ups every three m...

Retinal issues Hello, Doctor. I have a question. Sometimes when I wear my glasses to read or attend class (my glasses have some blue light and UV protection), I notice blue or purple circles or lines when looking at blank spaces on the page. Is this related to retinal degeneratio...

White spots on the inner lower eyelid? This morning, I accidentally got something in my eye. Tonight, it doesn't look red or swollen, but I noticed a small white spot on the inside of my lower eyelid. Is it infected? It doesn't hurt or itch.

Eye mole issues? There is a pigmented mole/pigmentation on the sclera that I know does not affect my health, but I have been deeply troubled by its appearance for a long time and would like to have it surgically removed. I would like to ask if it is possible to perform surgery to...

The lacrimal caruncle is red and enlarged? Hello doctor, my tear glands are very red and enlarged, and even previous doctors have mentioned that they are quite large. Is there any way to address this? Are there any suitable surgical options? Thank you.

Color change Hello Doctor: I’m not sure if it’s due to the bright light, but while reading outdoors today, I suddenly noticed that the color tone in my right eye shifted to red, while my left eye appeared normal (things that were originally white in my right eye turned pink). My ...

Retinal issues? Hello, doctor. When I look upward with my left eye, I see several blue-purple light spots, which disappear when I move my eye back. What could be the cause of this? I have high myopia, and my doctor mentioned that my peripheral retina is very thin. I'm worrie...

Eye pain and discomfort? Hello Doctor, I read for quite a long time today, and my right eye feels a bit painful, but it doesn't seem like the typical fatigue pain. I have mild retinal degeneration, and the doctor mentioned that my right eye is slightly thinner than my left e...

Eye problems Hello Doctor: I recently noticed that I have a significant case of strabismus, especially when taking photos, which didn't seem as pronounced before. What can I do to improve this? Which specialty should I consult? Thank you!

Stop amblyopia training? Hello Dr. Tsai, My child was diagnosed with myopia combined with amblyopia at the age of 4 years and 10 months (on September 8, 2017), with myopia measurements of -2.75 diopters in the left eye and -2.25 diopters in the right eye. After corrective glass...

Abnormal vision with the perception of white light? Hello Doctor, I have high myopia (right eye -600 degrees, left eye -500 degrees) and also experience floaters. I regularly go to the clinic for dilated fundus examinations for my floaters. Recently, I've noticed that when I...

High myopia and rapid eye movement? Is it possible for individuals with high myopia to develop retinal tears from rapidly rotating their eyes?

Eyelid twitching and asymmetrical eyes? Hello, for the past six months, my right upper eyelid has been twitching intermittently, which has caused some disruption in my daily life. Additionally, my right eye sometimes appears to be uneven in size, especially after staying up late....