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Should My 6-Year-Old with Astigmatism Wear Glasses?

Astigmatism of 150 degrees? A 6-year-old child has no myopia but has astigmatism of 75 in the right eye and 150 in the left eye. Recently, the child has been tilting their head to see things. Should we prescribe glasses immediately, or should we just observe the situation?


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe and monitor.

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Understanding Flashing Lights and Floaters in High Myopia Patients

Experiencing floaters and seeing flashes of light when turning off the lights at night? Hello Doctor, I have high myopia. In February of this year, I was diagnosed with floaters at an ophthalmology clinic. After a while, I noticed flashes of light in my vision. I went to the hosp...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical evaluation.

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Understanding Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Vision deterioration and floaters? Hello, doctor! Last year, I suddenly noticed hundreds of circles of varying depths in my right eye, some overlapping, creating a visual obstruction that resembled a wrinkled film, making everything unclear, even on darker asphalt surfaces. The l...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
1. It can be considered. 2. Use your eyes less and take more breaks. 3. I haven't heard of it.

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Will My Vision Decline After Eye Injury from iPad Case?

The eye was poked? Hello, doctor. About an hour ago, I accidentally poked my eye with the corner of my iPad case, which has a magnet. My eye feels a bit uncomfortable now, but my vision hasn't noticeably decreased. Will my vision decline?


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Monitor the situation, and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

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Does Sustained Eye Pressure from Forcefully Closing Eyes Lead to Glaucoma?

Curious about whether sustained pressure from tightly closing the eyes can lead to an increase in intraocular pressure? Doctor, excuse me, I would like to ask a question. When we tightly close our eyes, the intraocular pressure increases. If we continue to tightly close our eyes,...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Not necessarily.

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Understanding Floaters: Risks and Retina Health for Myopia Patients

Vitreous Floaters Examination Hello, Doctor. I have high myopia, and last month I was diagnosed with floaters at a general ophthalmology clinic. Recently, the floaters have increased, and I experienced flashes, so I went to a large hospital for an examination yesterday. The docto...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
1. Same meaning 2. No 3. Observe and see; seek medical attention if there is deterioration 4. Not necessarily.

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Understanding Glare, Halos, and Light Trails at Night: Causes and Concerns

Regarding the experience of glare and halos when viewing bright objects at night, as well as the phenomenon of blinking in response to bright light? Hello, doctor. Since last October, I have noticed that when I look at very bright objects at night, I experience glare and see halo...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical attention.

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Understanding Vision Tests for Toddlers: Key Questions Answered

Pediatric Vision Screening Currently, the child is 2 years and 11 months old and still cannot use their hands to indicate on the vision chart. Last October, they visited an ophthalmologist for allergies and had their first eye exam, which revealed both eyes had a hyperopia of +50...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Without astigmatism, there can be a significant difference in prescription strength.

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Understanding Eye Floaters and Flashing Lights After Laser Surgery

Recently, I have been experiencing floaters in my vision, as well as flashes of light? After experiencing eye fatigue and rubbing my eyes vigorously, I suddenly noticed significant floaters a few hours later. Feeling anxious, I immediately went to see a doctor. After visiting thr...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
The duration of floaters and flashes cannot be predicted.

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Understanding Redness in the Eyes: Causes and Treatments

Bloodshot eyes Today, I attempted to remove my contact lens but was unable to do so. I kept moving the lower part of my eye, and after finally taking it out, I noticed that the lower part of my eye was filled with blood vessels. After applying eye drops, it has improved significa...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe and see if there are any discomforts; if so, seek medical examination.

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Understanding Blurry Vision After Dilation: Is It True Myopia?

Blurred vision at near after dilation? The left eye has a higher degree of myopia, and both eyes were dilated with a mydriatic agent. Although the pupils appear enlarged, only the right eye experiences blurriness when looking at near objects, while the left eye, which has the gre...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
It is possible; it is recommended to seek medical examination.

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Understanding Dry Eye Treatment: Eye Drops and Therapy Options

What are the issues related to eye drops for dry eye syndrome? (1) Can Shilong eye drops treat dry eyes? (2) Or is Liyanda the eye drops that can treat dry eyes? (3) Does Taoyuan Hospital have Liyanda eye drops? (4) Does Taoyuan Hospital offer intense pulsed light therapy f...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
This service is not available.

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Impact of Brief Bright Light Exposure on Infant Vision

Infant Vision Hello, Dr. Tsai. I would like to ask if accidentally shining a smartphone flashlight close to a one-month-old baby's eyes could cause any effects (not direct, but very close). The exposure time was very short, about 3 to 4 seconds, and at that moment, the baby&...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
It should not have any impact.

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Understanding Vision Issues with New Glasses: Dizziness and Discomfort Explained

Eyeglass issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I recently started wearing new glasses that have the same prescription as my old ones, but they include a blue light filter. However, when I look at things with my left eye th...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
It may be necessary to measure the prescription for glasses and the pupillary distance.

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Can Laser Surgery Improve My Astigmatism and Vision Clarity?

Correction of myopia Hello, my left eye has a prescription of -4.50 with -0.50 astigmatism, and my right eye is -5.50 with -0.50 astigmatism. My dominant eye is the left one, and my old glasses had a prescription of -4.00 with -0.50 astigmatism for the left eye and -5.50 for the ...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
It is recommended to seek medical examination.

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Understanding Eye Symptoms in Children: What Parents Should Know

Concerns About Children's Eyes Hello Doctor, I have a 7-year-old child who has been experiencing symptoms since August of this year. 1. There are intermittent flashes of light in both eyes, sometimes moving from left to right and other times from right to left. The colors ob...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
It is recommended to seek medical examination.

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Effective Vision Care Tips for Teens with High Myopia

Regarding myopia and vision care? Hello doctor, I am in my teens and currently have myopia exceeding 600 degrees in both eyes (I do not have a habit of using electronic devices). What are some ways to maintain eye health? I often experience eye strain while studying and rarely ha...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Use your eyes less, take more breaks, and have regular check-ups; there's no need to worry too much.

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Understanding Double Vision in Children: When to Seek Further Eye Care

A 5-year-old experiencing double vision? The child sees double images and tells me that there is an extra finger appearing between two fingers, or that my eyes and nose look like two. Last week, we visited an ophthalmologist who said there were no issues with the child's vis...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical evaluation.

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Understanding Eye Issues: Dryness, Pain, and Blurriness Explained

Eye problems About a month ago, I had an eye examination at school, and everything was fine at that time. However, recently, I think due to excessive phone use without breaks, my eyes have become a bit dry and somewhat painful. I've also noticed that my left eye seems to be ...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical attention.

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Do You Need to Wait After Eye Dilation for Accurate Vision Tests?

Is there no need to wait after dilating the eyes for a vision test? Hello, last week I took my child to the clinic for a vision examination, and the doctor administered dilating drops. However, after administering the drops, the vision test was conducted immediately (checking up,...


Dr. Cai Wenyuan reply Ophthalmology
The purpose of dilating the pupils depends on the specific situation.

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