Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 7

Lighting issues Recently, while working at night, I noticed that in addition to the diffuse white light from street lamps, there is also a layer of colored light resembling a rainbow. I'm not sure if this is related to glaucoma, as it doesn't seem quite like it; it only...

A one-year-old infant's eyes were exposed to bright light? Hello, doctor. A one-year-old baby was exposed to the strongest light from a flashlight on a mobile phone as a prank by his older brother while sleeping. I'm not sure how long the exposure lasted or if the baby ...

Post-cataract surgery, administration of eye drops and ointments? Hello, Doctor. My mother had cataract surgery 19 days ago, and I would like to inquire about the postoperative ointments and eye drops. Thank you. The attending physician prescribed the following: 1. Cravit ophthal...

The entire visual field feels flickering? Hello Doctor, I have been using my eyes more frequently due to exams recently. A few days ago, I noticed that after turning off the lights at night, my left eye starts to flicker intermittently after a while. It feels like the entire eye ...

Is it sufficient to just observe mild cataracts? Hello Doctor: Recently, I visited an ophthalmologist due to allergies and underwent a dilated eye exam. The doctor found very fine opacities in my left eye. At that time, the doctor informed me that it might be mild cataracts, but ...

Cataract surgery options and intraocular lens choices? Hello, doctor. My family member had cataract surgery on the right eye last year. Since the right eye was originally amblyopic, the surgery and intraocular lens were covered by health insurance. This year, the doctor assessed ...

Eye problems Eye pain can sometimes radiate to the cheeks and neck. I have seen a doctor who diagnosed me with a stye. I have been using ointment and eye drops, but there hasn't been much improvement. Can a stye cause pain to this extent?

Using femtosecond lasers in cataract surgery may increase inflammation? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about the use of femtosecond lasers in cataract surgery. The precision of the cuts allows for the fragmentation of the lens, which reduces the energy needed during emulsifi...

Pediatric Vision Screening Hello Dr. Tsai: My child is nearly 3 years old and underwent a vision test. The computer refraction indicated astigmatism as high as 400 degrees. However, during the examination with the ophthalmoscope, the doctor found that the astigmatism was only 200...

Astigmatism in children? Hello Doctor: Recently, my child (2 years and 11 months old) had their first eye examination at an ophthalmologist. The computerized refraction showed high astigmatism of 400 degrees in both eyes and mild hyperopia of 200 degrees. The visual acuity test (...

What is the prescription? Hello, doctor. If astigmatism increases from 50 degrees to 75 degrees, is it sufficient to continue wearing old glasses with astigmatism correction of 50 degrees? Will not having the 75 degrees correction worsen the astigmatism? Thank you, doctor.

Retinal issues I would like to ask the doctor, if a person with -600 diopters of myopia wears protective goggles while playing volleyball, can this prevent retinal detachment from being hit by the ball? Or does high myopia inherently pose a risk of retinal detachment regardless o...

Could you please clarify the specific orthodontic issues you would like to inquire about? Hello, doctor. Do both myopia and astigmatism need to be fully corrected, or is it only astigmatism that requires complete correction? Thank you!

The tear sac has turned into a water balloon? I was born without a tear duct in my left eye, so tears continuously flow. Previously, the area around my lacrimal sac was quite normal, similar to my right eye, but one day it suddenly started to hurt. The pain radiated from my eye t...

Could you please specify the orthodontic issue? Hello, doctor. Do both myopia and astigmatism need to be fully corrected, or is it only astigmatism that requires complete correction? Thank you!

What is the degree? Hello, doctor. If my astigmatism increases from 50 degrees to 75 degrees, is it sufficient to continue wearing my old glasses with a prescription for 50 degrees? Will not having the correct prescription of 75 degrees worsen my astigmatism? Thank you, doctor.

The sensation of elevated intraocular pressure? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been troubled by some eye issues. I have previously experienced symptoms of high intraocular pressure (headaches, dizziness, mild nausea), and similar feelings have returned in the past couple of da...

Monocular visual field oscillation Hello Doctor: I have myopia of about 500 degrees in both eyes along with mild astigmatism. To prevent my prescription from worsening, I pay attention to the time, brightness, and blue light filtering when using computers and smartphones, and I t...

A momentary flash of darkness in the field of vision? Recently, I have been experiencing brief moments of seeing black flashes in my vision, as if the surrounding lights are turning off and then back on. This happens about 10 times a day, and each episode lasts for a very short d...

Get new glasses? I changed to a new pair of glasses over a month ago, with a slightly larger frame (the prescription is the same as my old glasses, and both have blue light blocking). After wearing them, I felt uncomfortable, so I went back for adjustments three times. The optica...