Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 32

Retinal vascular occlusion Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about patients with retinal vascular occlusion: 1. Can long-term allergic rhinitis, which causes elevated intraocular pressure, be a contributing factor? Would warm compresses be helpful? 2. Is it advisable to avoid we...

My eyes feel uncomfortable? I am experiencing some discomfort in my eyes. When I look at things, I feel a bit disoriented and have difficulty focusing, which requires a lot of concentration. Sometimes, when I look at bright objects, I suddenly see shadows. Occasionally, I feel li...

If there is no myopia but there is a disparity in vision, is there a need for treatment or maintenance? Hello doctor, I don't wear glasses, and my vision is 0.4 in one eye and 1.0 in the other. I often feel fatigued in both eyes. Given that I have a disparity in vision witho...

There are fixed black spots? Hello, Doctor. In bright light or sunny places, I always see a small black dot in a fixed position in my field of vision. This black dot appears as a small black ring with a transparent center, but due to the small diameter of the black ring, it looks...

I would like to ask if this is related to floaters or possibly a retinal issue? Hello, doctor. 1. Recently, I have been experiencing a phenomenon in one eye where I see something resembling ripples, similar to the ripples created when a stone is thrown into water. This is more ...

Does amblyopia require corrective glasses? Hello, doctor. My son is currently four years old and had an eye examination that showed hyperopia of +3.00 diopters in the right eye and +1.75 diopters in the left eye. He also has astigmatism of +1.25 diopters in the right eye and +0.7...

Floaters distress? Recently, I have been seeing transparent spots or faint shadows when outdoors or in bright light. After an examination, the doctor diagnosed me with floaters, stating that this is a common condition that everyone experiences as they age. I was advised not to wo...

Nystagmus and Retinal Issues Hello, Doctor. A few days ago, I underwent a retinal examination and noticed a yellow-green sensation in the center of my left eye. When reading, the words in the central vision appear highlighted, similar to being marked with a highlighter, while my ...

A septuagenarian with hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia wishes to undergo cataract surgery? Hello Doctor: My father is in his seventies and has hyperopia of +100 and astigmatism of around 200 degrees. He is scheduled for cataract surgery. I have heard that for myopic patient...

In recent days, I have been experiencing flashes of light when looking at things? Hello doctor, my eyesight is approximately 600 degrees in both eyes. I have been experiencing symptoms of floaters for the past four years, and recently, over the last few days, I occasionally see f...

Vitreous detachment Doctor, how long does the phenomenon of flashes in the eyes typically last? Is there a specific range for this duration?

Bright spot Hello, doctor. Thank you for your previous response regarding the dark spots. I would like to ask you about something else. Sometimes, I see a bright light spot that appears and disappears in about 0.5 seconds or even shorter. However, when I move my eyes, this light ...

Post-Retinal Tear Laser Surgery Hello Dr. Tsai, yesterday I underwent laser surgery for a retinal tear. Last night, when I went to sleep and then opened my eyes after a while, I noticed a large dark shadow in the lower left corner of my vision, which felt like a visual afterimage...

Can I exercise with vitreous detachment? I recently visited a clinic for an examination and found out that I have vitreous detachment. After checking my retina, there were no tears or holes. However, the doctor advised me to avoid vigorous exercise until the flashes in my eyes su...

Wrinkles at the outer canthus of the eye? Hello doctor, I have noticed that the sclera near the outer corners of both my eyes has developed folds for over a month. Recently, when my eyelashes got into my eyes, I tried to use a tissue to pull them out, but I found that a layer of ...

Contact with gasoline in the eyes? Hello doctor, I am a gas station attendant. Recently, while I was working, gasoline splashed into my eyes. At that moment, I rinsed my eyes with water, but not for a long time. I would like to know what could happen if gasoline gets into the eye...

Seeing black spots? Hello, doctor. Sometimes I suddenly see a small black spot appear, and then it quickly disappears. 1. Is this a flash caused by the vitreous pulling on the retina, or is it floaters? 2. If there is a retinal tear and it is repaired with laser, will the lens be...

It seems that my floaters are gradually worsening? Hello, Doctor. I discovered I had floaters about two months ago. There are about two or three in my right eye and five or six in my left eye (all are semi-transparent gray). I had an examination two months ago and went for anothe...

Experiencing pain around the eye when blinking? Hello, doctor. Last night while using the computer, I suddenly felt some pain in the bone above the inner corner of my left eye when I blinked. Today, blinking causes a slight discomfort, and if I blink forcefully, the discomfort is...

An eyelash has fallen behind the tear lake? A few days ago, after washing my face, an eyelash got stuck in my eye. Later, I tried to remove the eyelash with a cotton swab, but accidentally blinked, and the eyelash ended up behind the lacrimal caruncle. I tried to retrieve it agai...