Blinking, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 9

Seeing flashes of light in the eyes, similar to blinking? In the past few weeks, I have frequently seen flashes of light that resemble blinking. I have visited two clinics for diagnosis, and both doctors said there are no issues with my retina. I do not experience these lightning...

Ocular trauma On the night of the 17th at 5 AM, my eye was scratched by a fingernail. After closing my eyes to sleep, I woke up unable to open them, with continuous tearing and a stinging sensation when blinking. I sought medical attention at noon, and the doctor prescribed anti-...

Could this cause retinal detachment? Recently, my eyes have been very itchy to the point of being unbearable. I don't dare to rub them, and since tears haven't started flowing, I press my hand against my face and pull down slightly on my lower eyelid while looking up. T...

Left eye issue? Hello doctor, today I noticed that when I look at the same point with my left eye, the inner part of my vision goes black. However, if I blink or move my gaze, it returns to normal, but after a while, it goes black again. My right eye does not have this issue, and...

Habitual blinking? Since I have had allergic conjunctivitis since childhood (which has improved now), I have developed a habit of excessive blinking. The frequency of blinking is quite high, and it even affects my interpersonal relationships, which has been a source of distress f...

Waking up in the middle of the night with sudden tearing of the eyes? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing episodes of tearing just as I am about to fall asleep. I am unsure what might be causing this. In the morning, my eyes also feel very dry and I have difficulty op...

The question of experiencing flashes of light when blinking? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I noticed that since February 13, I have been seeing flashes of light when I blink. It's not just a small point; it's about the size of a one-dollar coin, but slightly smaller. This happens ev...

Eye problems I have been experiencing floaters for about three years, and I am nearsighted with a prescription of around -6.00 diopters. Recently, I have noticed that when I blink, I see flashes of light, but this only happens at night before I sleep. Both of my eyes are affected...

Retinal issues? Recently, I have experienced a brief flash in my eyes, not the kind of flashes associated with light, but more like the moment of blinking, even though I am not actually blinking. I can clearly feel this flash happening about 2 to 4 times a day. I am quite worried...

Feeling exhausted from living? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing floaters for over two years. Recently, I've noticed some unusual symptoms in my eyes, such as seeing dots, straight lines, or zebra-like patterns. After staring for a moment, I often see overlapping light ...

When blinking, I see a bright line in my vision? Hello Doctor: I have floaters, and ever since I developed them, I often feel anxious whenever something seems off. Recently, I noticed some astigmatism (a diffuse glare similar to a photo effect), so I went for a fundus examination...

Regarding eye issues? Next week, I will be going to the military. Although the eye examination indicated that there were no issues with my eyes, I feel that there might be some problems, and I would like to inquire about them. Here are the issues I am currently experiencing with ...

Light and shadow in the eyes? Hello Doctor: Two days ago and today upon waking up, I experienced a strange phenomenon where I saw a branch-like light pattern when I opened my eyes. However, after blinking a few times, it disappeared and did not reappear throughout the day. It fel...

Congenital ptosis with inability to blink? Hello Doctor, I was born with congenital ptosis in my left eye, which causes it to be almost completely closed, making the eyeball invisible. As a child, I underwent a levator muscle shortening procedure. I have become accustomed to the ...

Monocular vision When one eye is covered (in complete darkness) and the other eye is used to see (without blinking), initially the vision is normal, but after a while, irregular black spots appear, and the location of these black spots varies. However, after resting for 10 second...

Seeing light spots in the sky during the day and experiencing flashes when blinking at night? Hello, Doctor. I have myopia over 700 degrees and dry eye syndrome. Recently, I noticed many small light spots moving around when looking at the sky, as well as some transparent floating...

Floaters, retinal degeneration? Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old. Last week, I suddenly experienced floaters in my vision, where I saw a bunch of transparent "bugs" in front of me, almost covering my entire field of vision. After blinking, they disappeared. I went to sle...

Experiencing pain around the eye when blinking? Hello, doctor. Last night while using the computer, I suddenly felt some pain in the bone above the inner corner of my left eye when I blinked. Today, blinking causes a slight discomfort, and if I blink forcefully, the discomfort is...

An eyelash has fallen behind the tear lake? A few days ago, after washing my face, an eyelash got stuck in my eye. Later, I tried to remove the eyelash with a cotton swab, but accidentally blinked, and the eyelash ended up behind the lacrimal caruncle. I tried to retrieve it agai...

Recently, my vision often suddenly goes dark, similar to blinking? Hello, doctor. I have floaters in my vision, which are not severe, and I have undergone dilation twice, with no issues found in my retina. However, my condition has not improved. Sometimes, my vision suddenly dims...