Does Wearing Contact Lenses Increase Myopia? Understanding Eye Health Concerns
Will wearing contact lenses increase my myopia? Since middle school until after having my second child, my myopia has remained stable (right eye -1.50, left eye -1.25). I have a habit of not wearing glasses unless necessary because wearing frames causes headaches. My vision has g...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
1. You are not a suitable candidate for laser surgery for myopia (your prescription is too mild). 2. Prolonged exposure to computers may increase the degree of myopia. Caring for two babies requires significant effort and can affect nighttime sleep, while daytime work may acceler...[Read More] Does Wearing Contact Lenses Increase Myopia? Understanding Eye Health Concerns
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe? Risks, Recovery, and Suitability Explained
Laser Hello, doctor: Is laser treatment safe? If it is not successful, are there any side effects? What should I pay attention to after the laser treatment or in the future? With my prescription (R-775-125, L-575-125), which type of laser would be suitable, and will it eliminate ...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
Hello, Xiao Xiao: You can refer to the information on this webpage: http://www.hch.gov.tw/news/no10.html. I believe it will be helpful to you.[Read More] Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe? Risks, Recovery, and Suitability Explained
Understanding Eye Fatigue After Laser Eye Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Eye fatigue After undergoing laser eye surgery, I have started experiencing symptoms of eye fatigue and a strong desire to sleep. My eyelids feel very heavy, which also causes dizziness. I sleep more than ten hours a day but still feel tired. I'm unsure if this is related to...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
Hello Yu-Cheng: Your issue is likely due to prolonged computer use causing eye fatigue. Please take more breaks to protect your eyes. Ophthalmology Director, Chen An-Ping[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue After Laser Eye Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Effectiveness and Considerations of Laser Eye Surgery for Severe Myopia
Laser surgery Hello, I would like to inquire about the effectiveness of laser eye surgery for treating severe myopia (around -8.00 diopters). What should be taken into consideration? What is the approximate cost? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
Hello Mr. Jinfu: The surgical cost is approximately 50,000 to 60,000 NTD. For more details, please refer to http://www.hch.gov.tw/news/no10.html.[Read More] Effectiveness and Considerations of Laser Eye Surgery for Severe Myopia
Understanding Eye Pain and Redness: Causes and Home Remedies
Eye pain with a reddened appearance? Upon waking, my eyes hurt, and I noticed they were filled with bloodshot veins when I looked in the mirror. For the past month or two, I've been experiencing discomfort in my eyes, feeling dry and as if things are "poorly printed.&qu...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
Hello, Giatia: 1. If the physician diagnoses acute keratitis, saline solution will not be helpful. 2. The treatment depends on the medication prescribed by the doctor. 3. Using steam to treat the eyes does not help the condition and may cause microvascular dilation. 4. If there i...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain and Redness: Causes and Home Remedies
Understanding Variations in Eye Prescription Measurements and Dilating Drops
excuse me? Is it true that different machines yield varying measurements during an eye exam? I've heard that if you are farther away from the machine, the prescription might appear stronger. Also, after using dilating drops, how can I alleviate or reduce the effects of the m...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
1. Yes. 2. It is true. 3. It cannot be flushed out; the effects will last for about 6 hours.[Read More] Understanding Variations in Eye Prescription Measurements and Dilating Drops
Yellow Eye Discharge Upon Waking: Causes and Treatments Explained
Waking up with yellow discharge from the eyes? Hello Dr. Chen: Last night, I got up to use the bathroom and felt like I couldn't open my eyes properly. This morning, after waking up, I noticed a yellowish fluid at the bottom of my eyes. Could you please explain the reason fo...
Dr. Chen Anping reply Ophthalmology
Acute conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotic eye drops.[Read More] Yellow Eye Discharge Upon Waking: Causes and Treatments Explained