Swimming with Infants: Eye Care Tips for Conjunctivitis Risks
Baby swimming On July 20th, I plan to take my child, who is just 1 year old (born on June 23, 2020), to Taitung for a trip. However, there is an outbreak of conjunctivitis in Taitung. Is it safe for my child to go swimming in the hotel pool in Zhiben? If swimming is allowed, what...
Dr. Wang Zhangji reply Ophthalmology
I apologize for not being able to answer your question in time and hope you are all doing well. It's not just Taitung that is experiencing an outbreak; acute conjunctivitis is currently spreading throughout Taiwan. The primary mode of transmission for acute conjunctivitis is...[Read More] Swimming with Infants: Eye Care Tips for Conjunctivitis Risks
Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes and Treatment Options
That's strange! Hello Doctor: I am 40 years old. About two weeks ago, I started experiencing intermittent twitching in my left lower eyelid. The twitching moves from the outer side of my face towards the inner side, specifically in the area of the lower eyelid. What could be...
Dr. Wang Zhangji reply Ophthalmology
Your issue is a very common symptom seen in outpatient clinics, generally caused by unstable voltage in the nerves that control muscle contractions. This condition does not affect vision, so there is no need to worry. If the symptoms persist for a long time, you may consider taki...[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Your New Glasses: Why Do Your Eyes Feel Foggy?
excuse me? Hello Doctor: I am 22 years old and recently got a new pair of glasses. My previous prescription was -4.00 for the left eye and -4.50 for the right eye. The new glasses are -4.50 for the left eye and -5.00 for the right eye. The optical shop used my old glasses to meas...
Dr. Wang Zhangji reply Ophthalmology
Assuming your glasses prescription is correct, your eyes are in a completely relaxed state when you wear them. Therefore, when you take off your glasses, the ciliary muscles cannot adjust immediately, resulting in a blurred vision. If you are concerned, you can bring your glasses...[Read More] Understanding Your New Glasses: Why Do Your Eyes Feel Foggy?
Understanding Vision Problems After Optic Nerve Damage from Brain Tumors
Optic nerve damage following a brain tumor? Hello, 1. Observations are as follows: 1. In 1989, optic nerve damage occurred due to a brain tumor. 2. After a visual function assessment, it was found that reading is possible at both distance and near. 3. When reading t...
Dr. Wang Zhangji reply Ophthalmology
The damage you sustained in 2000 due to a brain tumor may involve more than just the optic nerve; there is a region in the brain responsible for object tracking that may also be affected. Another possibility is that the injury to the optic nerve has resulted in visual field defic...[Read More] Understanding Vision Problems After Optic Nerve Damage from Brain Tumors
Do Glaucoma Eye Drops Cause Headaches? Understanding the Side Effects
Can using glaucoma eye drops cause headaches? I am currently using XALATAN and methacholine sulfate, and I have started experiencing frequent headaches after using them. I am unsure if the medication could be causing the headaches.
Dr. Wang Zhangji reply Ophthalmology
Methylsulfate new sympathomimetic (ONSD) is a sympathomimetic agent that theoretically could cause vasodilation and lead to headaches; however, this possibility is very low, and such complaints are rare in clinical practice, as the systemic dose absorbed from the eyes is quite mi...[Read More] Do Glaucoma Eye Drops Cause Headaches? Understanding the Side Effects