Can Pseudomyopia in Adults Progress to True Myopia?
What is pseudomyopia in adults? Is it possible for pseudomyopia in a 31-year-old adult to develop into true myopia over time? Recently, there was a difference of 100 to 125 diopters in refraction measurements before and after dilation (approximately 650 diopters in both eyes befo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: After reaching a certain age, due to the decreased elasticity of the ciliary muscle and its inability to relax, the measured refractive error is often attributed to "pseudomyopia" caused by the ciliary muscle. Currently, your dilation may still reduce, but once t...[Read More] Can Pseudomyopia in Adults Progress to True Myopia?
Understanding Parallax and Prescription Glasses for Eye Health
Issues with prescription glasses for individuals with binocular disparity and visual usage? Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about the issue of binocular disparity and glasses prescription. How I discovered the disparity: Around the fifth or sixth grade, my right eye was ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. It is possible. 2. If possible, you can start with a prescription of +2.50 diopters. It should not cause discomfort. An examination every six months is sufficient. 3. 4. Currently, the disparity should not increase. You can continue to monitor it. If the right eye'...[Read More] Understanding Parallax and Prescription Glasses for Eye Health
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Key Questions and Insights for Adults
Myopia concerns? I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Is there a significant possibility of adults having pseudomyopia, especially for those whose jobs require frequent near work or computer use? 2. I understand that dilation is necessary to determine whether myopia is true or pseu...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. In adulthood, if myopia increases, it is likely to be pseudomyopia. Please refer to: https://bit.ly/30ou9SH 2. After dilation, measuring with a phoropter can reveal the true refractive error. 3. Typically, after dilation, refraction is performed to measure the prescript...[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Key Questions and Insights for Adults
Understanding Eye Strain: Causes and Solutions for Visual Fatigue
Eye problems Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed that focusing my eyes on a specific point feels somewhat strenuous. After just a few seconds, my eyes automatically relax and become unfocused, requiring me to blink again to regain focus. This is especially noticeable when I am ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It could be an issue with ciliary muscle accommodation, and the most likely cause is that you may have hyperopia (farsightedness). This can lead to fatigue when focusing on near objects. You should consider getting an eye examination, and wearing the appropriate glasses co...[Read More] Understanding Eye Strain: Causes and Solutions for Visual Fatigue
Understanding Prescription Glasses: Key Questions for Your Eye Doctor
Eyeglass prescription issues? Hello Doctor, I am the person inquiring about the prescription glasses issue #188910. 1. You mentioned that "if dilating drops were used, the prescription might decrease." If the prescription does not decrease after using the dilating dro...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. If there is no decrease, it indicates that the ciliary muscle can no longer relax to its original diopter. 2. Directly ask the physician if a dilated fundus examination can be performed. After dilation, use a phoropter for measurement. 3. Straining will make vision even...[Read More] Understanding Prescription Glasses: Key Questions for Your Eye Doctor
Understanding Your Eye Prescription: What Do Those Numbers Mean?
Eyeglass prescription issues? Hello doctor, today I went to see an ophthalmologist. During the examination, a machine that can see the house was used for measurement first. Then, the optometrist used a pair of glasses with many lenses to test my vision in both eyes, writing down ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It seems that the measurement is lower than your glasses prescription. This may be due to eye fatigue during the refraction test, which can lead to a deeper measurement. Therefore, your actual prescription may not be as high, as the ciliary muscle was overexerted, resultin...[Read More] Understanding Your Eye Prescription: What Do Those Numbers Mean?
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Glasses Fitting and Treatment Options
Eyeglass prescription issues? Thank you again, Dr. for your patient responses! Q1. I would like to ask the doctor how to restore my previous myopic degree if it is caused by the aging of the ciliary muscle leading to pseudomyopia? Should I use cycloplegic agents? Q2. Given my ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. With age, it may not be possible to return to the original prescription even with the use of dilating agents; the previous link I provided can be referenced for more information. This prescription may remain stable. 2. Depending on your needs, you can get a prescription...[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Glasses Fitting and Treatment Options
Understanding Vision Changes: Common Eye Issues and Solutions at 28
Eyeglass prescription issues? Thank you, doctor, for your detailed response to question #188551. I would like to ask the following: Q1. Is it normal for my prescription to increase by 150 degrees over the past five years at my age of 28, along with astigmatism? Q2. Can eye fati...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. There are indeed individuals whose myopia continues to increase even after reaching adulthood. This is due to the gradual aging and decreased elasticity of the ciliary muscle, which prevents it from relaxing after dilation, resulting in unchanged measurements; however, ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Changes: Common Eye Issues and Solutions at 28
Understanding Astigmatism: Concerns About Keratoconus and Eye Health
Worsening astigmatism raises concerns about keratoconus? Hello, doctor. I went to the hospital for an examination in March this year and found that my astigmatism in both eyes has increased by 100 degrees, while my myopia has not changed. According to my follow-up records, the la...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Astigmatism is not severe, so regular monitoring is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism: Concerns About Keratoconus and Eye Health
Can Eye Fatigue Cause Temporary Vision Decline Without Myopia Increase?
Eye fatigue and deterioration of uncorrected vision? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing eye fatigue recently. I would like to ask if it is possible for fatigue and excessive eye use to lead to a decrease in uncorrected visual acuity (feeling like my myopia has worsened) even ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: When fatigued, the ciliary muscle's ability to accommodate may deteriorate, leading to blurred vision, and myopia may appear to worsen. However, since measuring refractive error is instantaneous, it is possible that the measured prescription remains the same. Vision i...[Read More] Can Eye Fatigue Cause Temporary Vision Decline Without Myopia Increase?
Understanding Mydriatic Eye Drops and Eye Fatigue: Key Concerns
Pupil-dilating eye drops, eye fatigue issues? Hello Doctor: I am a patient with high myopia, with a prescription of -750 diopters in my right eye and -700 diopters in my left eye. I also experience floaters in both eyes, and I have a history of a retinal tear in my left eye, alon...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. There is no contraindication. A ten-minute interval is sufficient. 2. It could possibly be trigeminal neuralgia. 3. Some individuals may respond more slowly, which does not necessarily indicate a problem.[Read More] Understanding Mydriatic Eye Drops and Eye Fatigue: Key Concerns
Understanding Eye Strain: Is Your Vision Safe for Driving?
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request? Hello, doctor. Recently, when looking at close distances, whether on the computer or phone, I need to enlarge the font, and I experience a slight blurriness, but I can still see clearly. I went to an ophthalmologist to check ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: With this level of vision, it is sufficient for riding a bike or driving a car. Please rest assured.[Read More] Understanding Eye Strain: Is Your Vision Safe for Driving?
Is Watching Distant Scenery on a Screen Bad for My Myopia?
Viewing the screen at a close distance? Hello Doctor, my interest lies in watching scenic videos before sleep until I fall asleep. However, I have a myopia of -5.00 diopters, so I need to view the screen from a close distance to see clearly. This leads me to wonder, even though m...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Guagua: What you are seeing on the screen is a nearby mountain, which is different from viewing distant mountain ranges. If you are not wearing glasses, try pulling the screen to the farthest distance where you can still see clearly; this can help relax the ciliary muscles...[Read More] Is Watching Distant Scenery on a Screen Bad for My Myopia?
Managing Eye Strain: Tips for Relief and When to Consider Glasses
Eye strain due to excessive use? Hello Doctor, Recently, for the past two months, I've noticed that when looking at close objects, such as my computer or phone, I need to enlarge the text. While I can see the text clearly, it appears a bit blurry, and I have to strain my e...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, King James: Stress-relief lenses have a higher prescription at the top and a reduced prescription at the bottom. This allows you to read at close distances with a lower prescription, helping to alleviate fatigue, and it is worth considering. Other methods may not be as eff...[Read More] Managing Eye Strain: Tips for Relief and When to Consider Glasses
Understanding Visual Disturbances in Children: When Objects Appear to Change Size
Objects appear to fluctuate in size? Hello, doctor! I have an 11-year-old boy who does not have myopia. Recently, he mentioned that sometimes things appear to change in size, for example, the clock looks bigger or smaller, and even people appear to change size. This happens in th...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This should not be related to smoking. It could be an issue with the child's ciliary muscle accommodation. It is advisable to visit an ophthalmologist to check for any signs of pseudomyopia.[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances in Children: When Objects Appear to Change Size
Understanding Blurry Vision with Myopia: Causes and Solutions
Blurred vision at close range? Hello doctor, I have myopia of about 450 degrees and astigmatism of 250 in one eye and 50 in the other. Recently, over the past week or two, I've often felt that my vision is out of focus when looking at my phone or computer (it gets a bit bett...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang: It is possible that your eyes are too fatigued, which may prevent the ciliary muscles from adjusting properly. This indicates that you may be experiencing slight eye strain. If this continues, you could benefit from a pair of reading glasses for close-up tasks.[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision with Myopia: Causes and Solutions
Why Your New Glasses Cause Eye Pain and Dizziness: A Guide
Wearing new glasses can cause eye pain? My myopia is approximately 800 degrees, and this time the prescription for both eyes has increased, including astigmatism, with the left eye having a more significant increase. Why did I experience eye pain and dizziness in my right eye jus...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
It is possible that the prescription is too strong, causing the ciliary muscles of the eyeball to constantly contract, leading to discomfort. This response is provided for your reference. Dr. He Jianxian, Ophthalmology, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Why Your New Glasses Cause Eye Pain and Dizziness: A Guide
Understanding Myopia Prescription Adjustments: Seeking Expert Advice
Hello, I would like to inquire about the prescription for myopia glasses? Hello, I am currently having difficulty focusing on nearby objects, and when looking at my tablet, I notice a significant bulging in the center of the screen, resembling a curved arc. Therefore, I visited a...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
It is recommended that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if any additional examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Myopia Prescription Adjustments: Seeking Expert Advice
Understanding Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Eye Care
Vitreous floaters and zigzag flashes? Doctor, I had a fundus examination and color fundus photography at the ophthalmologist a month ago. My intraocular pressure was 21 in one eye and 20 in the other. The doctor mentioned that I have floaters and that my eye pressure readings wer...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if additional examinations are necessary. 2. You may also consider seeking care at a large hospital or medical center. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Eye Care
Why Insufficient Prescription Can Lead to Eye Strain and Worsening Myopia
Why does insufficient prescription lead to eye strain and worsening myopia? I have a question that I have been pondering. In the case of insufficient prescription for nearsightedness, it means that distant objects are not clear. To see far away, shouldn't the ciliary muscle ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ant: Insufficient myopia should result in unclear vision, but it does not cause excessive contraction of the ciliary muscle. However, insufficient hyperopia can lead to excessive contraction of the ciliary muscle, resulting in fatigue. Insufficient refractive error will not...[Read More] Why Insufficient Prescription Can Lead to Eye Strain and Worsening Myopia