Cataract, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 37

There is an increasing trend of floaters in vision? Two weeks ago, I noticed floating curved lines in my right eye and consulted a doctor who performed a dilated eye exam. The doctor said there was no evidence of retinal damage. However, in the past few days, I have noticed an in...

Intraocular lens for cataract surgery? 1. Why are multifocal intraocular lenses not suitable for patients with glaucoma? 2. Are aspheric intraocular lenses suitable for glaucoma patients? Do they have side effects? After surgery with aspheric intraocular lenses, will patients s...

Amblyopia Hello doctor, at what age does the macula fully develop? Also, my 4-year-old child currently has a vision measurement of 0.1 in both eyes. Does he need to undergo patching therapy?

The eyes are much more sensitive to light than others? After the company moved, the new office switched to yellow fluorescent lights (previously white lights) and has large west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that allow intense sunlight to flood in. The conclusion is that it is ...

My grandmother is eighty-five years old. Is it still possible for her to undergo cataract surgery? Hello Dr. Hsia, As mentioned in the subject, my grandmother is generally healthy and has a cheerful personality. She loves to go out and have fun with us, her grandchildren. Howev...

Dr. Wang, may I ask you a question? 1Q: I find that I unconsciously tear up while sleeping, which leaves me feeling like I have dried eye discharge stuck at the corners of my eyes when I wake up. 2Q: I have an allergic constitution, and my eyes are often red and itchy. I'm...

Cataract surgery Hello, doctor. I have cataracts in my right eye, and my physician has recommended surgery. Since I have 900 degrees of myopia in my left eye, the doctor suggested adjusting the myopia in my right eye to 700 degrees after the surgery, while leaving the left eye un...

Can presbyopia be treated with surgery? Hello doctor, my vision was around 1.0 until I was 35 years old, and at 40 years old, it was still 0.8. Now at 47, I have to wear reading glasses all the time. Is there a surgical treatment available? I am still a working professional and o...

Hello, I would like to ask about the definition of blindness? Hello Dr. Chang: I would like to ask if having a visual acuity of counting fingers at 10 centimeters after cataract surgery is considered blindness? Also, what is the definition of blindness? Thank you for taking the t...

Laser surgery Hello, doctor. My friend has nearly 1000 degrees of myopia and often experiences eye fatigue and temporary blurred vision due to long hours of work and reading. The doctor has suggested that he could consider laser surgery to reduce his vision impairment. I would li...

Retinal pigment degeneration Are there any new effective treatments for retinitis pigmentosa available today?

Amblyopia caused by cataracts can be hereditary? Hello, my wife's younger sister was born with cataracts and subsequently developed amblyopia, but there are no other family members with this condition. Will my child inherit amblyopia? Thank you.

Selection of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Over three years ago, I underwent laser surgery for my myopia. Due to the use of steroids one month post-surgery, I developed cataracts. Recently, my vision has deteriorated rapidly, significantly affecting my daily life and work. I am curre...

Cataract surgery Hello Doctor, my grandmother was recently diagnosed with cataracts and has not addressed it for some time. What are the differences between ultrasound and laser surgery? What are the risks associated with each? Given that my grandmother is 78 years old and has mi...

Can amblyopia be controlled to prevent worsening? Dear Doctor, My son is almost six years old. He was diagnosed with congenital amblyopia by an ophthalmologist before he turned three, and he has been wearing glasses since then. Previously, his right eye was measured at over 600 ...

Corneal edema Hello, doctor: A 5-year-old child was accidentally shot in the eye with a BB gun while playing in the park last week, resulting in corneal edema, with the swollen area covering about 1/4 of the pupil and vision approximately 0.4. There is also epithelial tissue loss...

1. Gyrate Atrophy 2. Stargardt Disease Dear Dr. Yang, 1. Gyrate Atrophy: This condition is characterized by progressive degeneration of the retina, leading to symptoms such as night blindness, peripheral vision loss, and eventual central vision loss. Patients may also experien...

Vitreous degeneration Hello Doctor, I have approximately 600 degrees of amblyopia in my left eye and about 150 degrees of myopia in my right eye. I discovered floaters about three and a half years ago, and examinations revealed vitreous degeneration, which has gradually worsened ...

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)...

The issue of amblyopia in young children? Hello Dr. Liu: My daughter has just turned four years old. After examination, it was found that she has astigmatism of 175 degrees in both eyes, and her vision test shows she can only see 0.4. The doctor said this is congenital amblyopia,...