Dr. Ke Meilan reply Ophthalmology Question - Page 8

The issue of astigmatism? 1. The astigmatism value on a prescription is usually represented with a negative sign; is there ever a positive sign? 2. If there is a positive sign, is it referred to as hyperopic astigmatism, while a negative sign indicates myopic astigmatism? Is that...

A 7-month-old infant has been diagnosed with astigmatism? Hello Dr. Ke: Although I have researched issues related to astigmatism, my daughter is currently only 7 months old. When I took her for an eye examination recently, the ophthalmologist mentioned that she has 2.00 diopters ...

Postoperative Issues After Cataract Surgery Hello Dr. Ke, my mother has cataracts in both eyes. Six months ago, she underwent surgery on one eye at the Veterans General Hospital, and yesterday (December 18) she had surgery on the other eye. The day after the surgery (December 19)...

Glaucoma or astigmatism? Hello, Doctor: About three months ago, I started experiencing shadows when looking at objects or text. Sometimes my eyes feel sore, and I also have pain around the eye socket. Initially, I thought it might be due to fatigue, but gradually, I found it diff...

The eyes have red streaks and a yellowish tint? Hello doctor, I used to love staying up all night, but now my sleep schedule is normal. However, my eyes still have bloodshot veins. How can I get rid of them?

excuse me? Could you provide an age comparison chart?

A child has developed a stye? Hello Dr. Ke, I have a question. When my daughter was about 8 months old, she developed a stye on her upper left eyelid. My mother-in-law used a home remedy to apply a compress to her eye, which indeed helped reduce the swelling. Now my child is alm...

Grid-like name The difference between lattice degeneration (lattice deg.) and lattice degeneration with a positive sign (lattice deg. (+)) typically refers to the severity or presence of associated findings. Lattice degeneration is a condition of the retina characterized by thinn...

Cataracts and Diving After cataract surgery, it is generally recommended to wait at least 2 to 4 weeks before engaging in diving activities. Diving too soon after surgery may increase the risk of complications, such as increased intraocular pressure or infection. It is important ...

About the Eyes Hello Doctor: Sometimes my eyes have different focal points, causing my vision to become unclear. Occasionally, when I look at things, my vision appears yellowish temporarily, lasting about 10 to 20 seconds before returning to normal. This symptom has been occurrin...

Regarding amblyopia? I am currently a ninth grader. I discovered that I had amblyopia in my left eye during the first and second grades of elementary school, but I didn't properly follow the doctor's advice for correction. I would like to know if patching therapy is sti...

The eyes can have a condition known as "anisocoria," where one pupil is larger than the other? As a child, I underwent surgery on my left eye due to an injury, which resulted in the removal of my lens. It wasn't until my twenties that I had an artificial lens impla...

Amblyopia + glaucoma + cataract postoperative issues? Hello Doctor, my mother was born with small eyes and amblyopia. Previously, she often experienced elevated intraocular pressure, and after diagnosis, it was found that she has cataracts and glaucoma. She underwent cataract sur...

Red spots appear on contact lenses? Hello Doctor: I have noticed red spots on my contact lenses due to frequent exposure at the train station. Since I haven't had them for long, I would like to wear them for a while longer. Could this lead to any adverse symptoms? Additional...

Color vision deficiency and health examination issues? Subject: Color Vision Deficiency and Medical Examination Issues Question 1: How many levels are there in the assessment of color blindness and color vision deficiency during medical examinations? Question 2: If an individua...

excuse me? Hello. I have a few questions I would like to ask. Recently, I've been experiencing some eye strain, with black spots floating around. Today, I went to see an ophthalmologist for an examination. The doctor mentioned that due to my work in the information technolog...

Can surgery be performed again after laser treatment in older adults? I am nearsighted with about 1000 degrees of myopia and am considering laser surgery. However, I have heard that if I undergo surgery now, I may not be able to have another surgery later in life if I develop cat...

An eye problem? It feels like there is a small lump on the left side near the nose when I press down, and it hurts a bit, but there are no visible abnormalities when I look directly. What could this be? Is it an infection, or just eye strain? Could it be cataracts or glaucoma? Sh...

Post-operative complications of laser surgery? I had laser eye surgery over two years ago, and about six months ago, I experienced an episode where my left eye's vision gradually turned black, almost to the point of not being able to see, lasting about 2-3 minutes, and it on...

Peripheral retinal degeneration Recently, during an eye examination, the doctor mentioned that I have signs of retinal degeneration, but there are no holes yet. I am nearsighted with a prescription of -5.00 diopters in both eyes and I am 21 years old. I would like to ask if there...