Understanding Inward Eyelash Issues: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Regarding the issue of ingrown eyelashes? Dear Dr. Hu, I recently experienced eye pain with a sensation of a foreign body and persistent tearing. After an examination at an ophthalmology clinic, it was found that there is a wound on my cornea, along with an ingrown eyelash pheno...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello Mr. Huang: The eyelid surgery required for issues such as trichiasis or entropion that cause corneal problems is covered by health insurance and can be performed in both hospitals and clinics. If you have any concerns, the physician can provide pre-operative photographs. It...[Read More] Understanding Inward Eyelash Issues: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Do You Need Double Eyelid Surgery for Uneven Eyes?
Unequal pupils Is it necessary to undergo double eyelid surgery for asymmetrical eyes? I've heard that procedures like eyelid muscle repair surgery or eyelid muscle fascia folding surgery can be used for correction. Could you please let me know which plastic surgeons in Taiw...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello, Miss Ah-Ling. Not all cases of uneven eyes require surgical correction. Surgery is recommended primarily if there is a concern that the smaller eye may develop amblyopia, in which case early treatment is advised (ideally during infancy). For adults, the necessity for surge...[Read More] Do You Need Double Eyelid Surgery for Uneven Eyes?
Can I Undergo Laser Surgery with My Eye Condition?
Can surgery still be performed under these circumstances? Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to undergo laser surgery. My myopia is approximately -1200 diopters. Previously, during high school, I had retinal detachment in my right eye and underwent surgery. Although my vision is currentl...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. Hao-Jun, You have a history of retinal detachment surgery in your right eye. Currently, LASIK/PRK procedures are considered contraindications due to the risk of inducing retinal detachment during the surgical process. For the safety of vision correction, wearing safe pr...[Read More] Can I Undergo Laser Surgery with My Eye Condition?
Understanding Retinal Flashes: Concerns for Young Patients with Vision Issues
Retinal flashes Hello Doctor, I have amblyopia and hyperopia of over 600 diopters in my left eye, and my right eye has myopia of about 150 diopters. I discovered floaters in my second year of college, and after examination, the doctor diagnosed it as vitreous degeneration. Since ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello Mr. An, based on your description, the phenomenon of flashes occurring only in the presence of a light source or within two minutes after the light source disappears is more likely to be an afterimage phenomenon, which is a normal physiological occurrence. Flashes related t...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Flashes: Concerns for Young Patients with Vision Issues
Understanding Retinal Detachment: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Regarding retinal disorders? Name: Li Jingnan 1. Medical History Left Eye: Retinal detachment surgery performed on June 5, 1998; natural vision deteriorated one day prior. Right Eye: Blindness due to retinal detachment. 2. Clinical Examination (Physical Function at Admis...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. Ma, Based on the information you provided, it is noted that the patient has no vision in the right eye, and while there is still some vision in the left eye, it is unsatisfactory. I recommend that the patient follow up with a retinal specialist in Vietnam. If you could...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Detachment: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
How to Improve Dark Circles Caused by Long-Term Glasses Use
Dark circles How to improve dark circles caused by long-term glasses wear?
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello Angele: Dark circles may be caused by allergic tendencies or poor blood circulation. It is advisable to avoid staying up late and to adjust your lifestyle, as this can help improve dark circles. Wearing glasses is not related to this issue. Thank you for your message. Since...[Read More] How to Improve Dark Circles Caused by Long-Term Glasses Use
Understanding Eye Injuries: Treatment for Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Ocular trauma Hello, Dr. Hu. I would like to ask you about my daughter, who was accidentally injured in the corner of her right eye while playing at school, resulting in a minor laceration. She has previously been treated for an eye injury, and the doctor prescribed "Oasis K...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. JJ, You mentioned that your child and wife injured the corners of their eyes and are using an ointment for treatment. Generally speaking, lacerations or tears affect the tissues more deeply than abrasions, and during the healing process, scar tissue will form. Initially...[Read More] Understanding Eye Injuries: Treatment for Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Understanding Complications After LASIK Surgery: A Patient's Journey
Complications and sequelae of myopia laser surgery..? Hello, Doctor Hu. I underwent LASIK surgery at a hospital in southern Taiwan on August 11. During my follow-up appointment the next day, I informed the doctor that my vision appeared white (later I learned this is DLK). He tol...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. Chiao, After your LASIK procedure, you experienced diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) on the fifth postoperative day, for which you underwent irrigation treatment. DLK is a rare complication, and its management varies based on severity. Milder cases can often be controlle...[Read More] Understanding Complications After LASIK Surgery: A Patient's Journey
When Does Doll's Eye Reflex Disappear in Infants?
When does the doll's eye reflex disappear? My baby is now one year old, and I have noticed that he still has doll-like eye reflexes. I would like to know when this phenomenon will typically disappear, or should we see a doctor now? Thank you for your response!
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello: I would like to clarify if what you refer to as the "doll's eye reflex" is indeed the doll's eye reflex/sign? The doll's eye reflex is a normal physiological phenomenon, which refers to the eyes moving in the opposite direction when the head is pas...[Read More] When Does Doll's Eye Reflex Disappear in Infants?
Why Do My Contacts Make Everything Look Bigger? Eye Care Insights
Contact lens issues? That's strange? I would like to ask the doctor, when I wear my bi-weekly contact lenses, everything I see appears magnified! But once I take them off, it returns to normal. For example, when I look at my calves, they seem much thicker, but this doesn...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Miss Yuan Yuan, The issues you mentioned may be a normal phenomenon, especially noticeable in individuals with high myopia greater than 8 or 9 diopters. However, most people may not pay attention to it. You can conduct a small experiment by removing your glasses from your n...[Read More] Why Do My Contacts Make Everything Look Bigger? Eye Care Insights
Do I Need Glasses for My Right Eye with Poor Vision?
Right eye Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: My right eye has a vision of 0.2 and my left eye has a vision of 1.2. Do I need to get glasses? What methods can improve the vision in my right eye? Additionally, my right eye is slightly smaller than my left eye, and my mother has a ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello: The information you provided is insufficient to make specific recommendations. Could you please inform us whether the vision is measured before or after correction and if any eye surgeries have been performed? Has any physician made a diagnosis regarding the condition? How...[Read More] Do I Need Glasses for My Right Eye with Poor Vision?
Unexpected Increase in Eyeglass Prescription: What to Do Next?
Unexplained increase in prescription strength? Hello Dr. Hu: I previously went to my regular optical store for an eye exam, and the results showed an increase of about 100 degrees in each eye. The staff mentioned that at my age, my prescription should be stabilizing. A year ago, ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. Hsieh, Based on the myopia degree you provided, you have high myopia. Patients with this condition may continue to experience axial elongation even after puberty, leading to an increase in myopic degree. Additionally, you may be experiencing ciliary muscle fatigue due t...[Read More] Unexpected Increase in Eyeglass Prescription: What to Do Next?
Managing Light Sensitivity: Tips for Your Wedding Day
Photophobia Hello, Doctor: I have a strong sensitivity to light. Indoor lighting is generally okay, but I am getting married soon, and the banquet will have bright spotlights and follow lights, which will likely be very bright. I would like to know if there are any eye drops that...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Miss Gui, First of all, congratulations on becoming a bride! Regarding your concern about light sensitivity, it is advisable to consult a physician to determine if you have dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, or any other conditions that can be improved. If everything is fin...[Read More] Managing Light Sensitivity: Tips for Your Wedding Day
Understanding Eyelid Asymmetry in Infants: Treatment Options and Timing
Inability to elevate the left eyelid? My son is currently eight months old, and since birth, the upper eyelid of his left eye has not been able to lift normally like the right eye. Although it has improved significantly since he was born, there is still a noticeable difference in...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello, K兒's mom: Your son likely has congenital ptosis. If this condition occurs only in the left eye and is severe, it may lead to occlusive amblyopia in the left eye, meaning that visual development may be below the expected level. Therefore, please take your son to an oph...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Asymmetry in Infants: Treatment Options and Timing
Hot or Cold Compress: Which Helps Eye Microvascular Bleeding?
Eyeball Microvascular hemorrhage in the eye, can it be improved with hot or cold compresses? Thank you!
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello Mr. Chou: If there is a microvascular hemorrhage in the conjunctival layer (the white part of the eye), you may consider applying a warm compress to promote the dissolution and reabsorption of the blood clot. However, for deeper hemorrhages, neither cold nor warm compresses...[Read More] Hot or Cold Compress: Which Helps Eye Microvascular Bleeding?
Understanding Visual Disturbances After Retinal Laser Treatment
Seeing white light Two weeks ago, I visited an ophthalmology clinic, and the doctor informed me that the upper part of my right eye's retina was thinning, which posed a risk. As a result, I underwent laser treatment. It seems that after the procedure, I started experiencing ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello Mr. Kobayashi: The white light you see in your left eye may indeed be unrelated to the laser treatment in your right eye. The possible causes for the white light in your left eye include: 1. Vitreous degeneration or localized opacities. 2. Vitreous traction causing localize...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances After Retinal Laser Treatment
What to Do If You Experience Myopia After Laser Eye Surgery?
What should I do if I develop myopia again after having undergone laser eye surgery? Hello Dr. Hu: Two years ago, I underwent laser vision correction surgery, and my preoperative prescription was approximately -6.50 diopters. Postoperatively, my vision improved to 20/25 to 20/20....
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Miss Xiao Junjun, Laser vision correction surgery involves reshaping the cornea to alter its refractive power, thereby replacing the need for glasses. Myopia primarily results from the elongation of the eyeball, which is defined as the distance from the front to the back of...[Read More] What to Do If You Experience Myopia After Laser Eye Surgery?
Can Patients with Keloid Scars Undergo Eyelid Ptosis Surgery?
Ptosis Can patients with keloid predisposition undergo ptosis correction surgery? Thank you.
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello, dear netizen: Individuals with keloid-prone skin are indeed more likely to develop noticeable scars after undergoing ptosis correction surgery through an external eyelid incision; however, this is not guaranteed to occur. In contrast, if the correction is performed via a c...[Read More] Can Patients with Keloid Scars Undergo Eyelid Ptosis Surgery?
Understanding Inward-Growing Eyelashes: Causes and Solutions
Inverted eyelashes? Hello Dr. Hu: I recently noticed that the corners of my eyes are particularly itchy, and I have a foreign body sensation. I often rub my eyes with my hands, which makes it difficult to concentrate at work. Upon closer inspection in the mirror, I found that it ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Dear Mr. Jimmy, Your symptoms may be caused by trichiasis. If the number of ingrown eyelashes is not significant, they can be removed for treatment. However, if there are many, you may consider a procedure covered by health insurance. It is advisable to consult an ophthalmologis...[Read More] Understanding Inward-Growing Eyelashes: Causes and Solutions
Understanding LASIK for High Myopia: Is 90UM Safe for Corneal Thickness?
LASIK laser vision correction surgery for myopia? I have myopia of -1400 diopters in my left eye and -1600 diopters in my right eye. I am preparing for laser surgery, and my measured corneal thickness is around 540 micrometers. The doctor said I can undergo LASIK surgery, but due...
Dr. Hu Yusheng reply Ophthalmology
Hello CoCo user, LASIK surgery involves the precise thinning of the cornea based on its refractive error, creating a concave lens effect to replace the need for glasses. The higher the refractive error, the deeper the thinning required. Currently, the commonly used microkeratom...[Read More] Understanding LASIK for High Myopia: Is 90UM Safe for Corneal Thickness?