Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 5

Prescription for glasses Hello doctor, I have been wearing glasses for 4 years. Initially, my prescription was -2.25 diopters with a myopia of -2.50 diopters. Over the past few years, I feel that my myopia has worsened. A few days ago, I was tested and found my myopia to be -3.00...

Retinal laser reinforcement Hello doctor, I went for a dilated fundus examination today and found that the vitreous is pulling on the retina but there are no tears yet. I am scheduled for laser treatment next week. Will there still be a risk of developing tears after the laser tr...

A beam of light is emitted from the lamp? When riding a bike at night, whether it's streetlights or headlights, you may notice a straight line of light emanating (vertically and elongated), while the light from the streetlights or headlights remains round and concentrated. I...

Laser reinforcement for thinner retina? 1. After the laser treatment, you can typically resume light activities within a few days, but it's advisable to avoid strenuous activities for at least a week or as directed by your doctor. 2. Yes, you can continue working as an airc...

Strabismus surgery My left eye is deviated by 35 degrees. I later underwent surgery, where both eyes were operated on without the need for stitches. However, one month after the surgery, it hasn't improved and is still very misaligned. What could be the reason for this?

If both eyes have a myopia of 400 degrees, is it possible to wear contact lenses on only one eye? Hello Dr. Chen! Thank you for being willing to answer my question! I checked the historical records of your hospital and saw that a member of the public asked the same question (http...

There are black spots on the sclera, and I want to undergo surgery? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for interrupting your busy schedule. I have a black spot on the white part of my left eye. I have visited several ophthalmology clinics, and they all said it is a mole, which has been t...

Laser therapy Currently in the second year of high school, I have a congenital left eye prescription of -5.25 diopters; the right eye prescription is -7.00 diopters with -0.50 diopters of astigmatism. If I consider laser treatment to meet the military academy joint admission stan...

Color blindness corrective contact lenses Will seeing a doctor for a color vision deficiency leave a record due to a medical examination? Are there different types of color blindness that distinguish between corrective contact lenses? Can wearing corrective contact lenses change ...

Acute conjunctivitis Hello! I would like to ask about the symptoms of acute conjunctivitis. Besides ointments and eye drops, what other treatment methods are available? My nephew, who is a premature baby, is 3 years old. On November 26, 2015, his eyes were swollen, so I took him ...

Allergic conjunctivitis and contact lenses? Hello Doctor, I stopped wearing contact lenses in June due to allergic conjunctivitis and have been using eye drops from the ophthalmologist for the past few months while monitoring my condition. My eyes do not hurt or itch, but there a...

Approximately two years after undergoing drainage surgery on the eye, there is still a sensation of pain and tightness? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing macular degeneration with edema due to diabetes I was diagnosed with a few years ago. Following my doctor's recomm...

Does the other eye also have cataracts, and will surgery still be necessary? Last year, at the age of 56, my myopia worsened instead of improving. After consulting a second doctor, it was confirmed that I had cataracts. My right eye vision was 0.4 and my left eye was 0.5. The doc...

Corrected vision: Left eye 1.2, Right eye 0.8? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing soreness and sharp pain in my right eye, and I am wondering if it is related to binocular disparity. After correction, my left eye is 1.2 and my right eye is 0.8. According to a test p...

Doctor, is there still hope for my glasses? I'm sorry, but I cannot view images or links. However, if you describe the condition of your glasses or any specific concerns you have, I would be happy to help you with advice or information regarding their repair or replacement.

Vitreous floaters causing the perception of numerous light spots? I have developed floaters in both eyes (each at 400 degrees) over the past two years. Honestly, it scared me because I heard that this usually occurs after the age of 40. However, I have gradually gotten used to th...

Lower eyelid twitching? My lower eyelid has been twitching continuously for three to four days, even while I sleep. I went to see a doctor, but they couldn't find a cause and just advised me to relax and manage my stress. However, it seems that even after trying to relax, th...

Retinal tear laser treatment Hello, Doctor! I have myopia of about 700 degrees. About a week ago, I had an examination of my retina and discovered a small hole in my right eye. Consequently, I underwent laser repair that evening. After the laser procedure, I experienced some resi...

YAG laser treatment for floaters? Hello, Dr. Chen. I have had floaters since childhood, and now as an adult, I am experiencing dry eye symptoms. Recently, I feel like the floaters have increased. A few years ago, I had a fundus examination, which showed that my optic nerve is thi...

Excessive eye discharge? Hello doctor, about two years ago, I started experiencing a lot of discharge from both eyes. Sometimes it is white and sometimes it is light yellow, mostly concentrated on the lower eyelids. I have to pull down my lower eyelids to wipe it away, and I need...