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Understanding Eyelid Gland Issues: Persistent Foreign Body Sensation Explained

Meibomian glands eyelids Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a foreign body sensation in my left eye. Usually, I just need to remove any eyelashes that might have fallen under my eyelid, and it resolves. However, this sensation has persisted for about two to thre...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the foreign body sensation in your left eye and the small bubbles you previously experienced may be related to the eyelids or meibomian glands. These small bubbles could be manifestations of meibomian gland dysfunction, which is commonly associat...

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Understanding Eye Discomfort: Common Questions About Dry Eyes and More

Questions after the consultation? Dear Dr. Gao, I have been experiencing some discomfort in my right eye over the past couple of days, specifically a foreign body sensation in the upper part of my right eye and a feeling of pressure and pain in the upper right orbit. I visited a...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. I understand that dry eye syndrome can cause a foreign body sensation in the eyes, but can it also cause a feeling of pressure or pain in the eye socket? Dry eye syndrome can indeed cause a foreign body sensation in the eyes. When the eyes lack sufficient tears, the ...

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Understanding Conjunctival Issues: When to See an Eye Doctor

Conjunctival issues? Hello Doctor, today something dirty got into my eye, so I went to look in the mirror. After pulling down my lower eyelid of the right eye, I noticed a few small round bumps in a deeper area of the conjunctiva (the area that is closer to the eyeball after pull...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Based on your description and the situation depicted in the image, the small round bump you have noticed on your lower eyelid conjunctiva could be caused by several different factors. 1. Allergic conjunctivitis: In this case, the conjunctiva m...

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Recurring Styes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Recurrent styes with significant discharge? Hello, I have been experiencing recurrent styes for several months now, alternating between my left and right eye, and sometimes developing them in both eyes simultaneously. Initially, they appeared as small blisters, occasionally causi...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Your recurring stye situation sounds indeed troubling and affects your quality of life. Based on your description, this may not just be a simple stye, but could also involve other eyelid issues. Here are some possible considerations and recommendations: 1. Chronic blepha...

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Recurring Styes with Discharge: Causes and Solutions for Eye Health

Recurrent styes with a lot of discharge? Hello, I have been experiencing recurrent styes for several months, alternating between my left and right eye, and sometimes developing them in both eyes simultaneously. Initially, they appeared as small blisters, occasionally swollen and ...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The recurrent stye situation you are experiencing sounds indeed troublesome and affects your quality of life. Based on your description, this may not just be a simple stye but could involve other eyelid issues. Here are some possible considerations and recommendations: 1...

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Understanding Eyeball Polyps: Symptoms, Treatment, and Contact Lens Safety

Pterygium on the eye? Hello, I have something on my eyeball that resembles a conjunctival cyst or a pterygium, looking like a white polyp with faint pinkish blood vessels. It is located on the outer part of the sclera, adhering to the lower inner eyelid. I generally don't fe...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, this may be a cyst or pterygium on the surface of the eye, which is a growth that forms on the eyeball or conjunctiva and is usually benign. However, a definitive diagnosis requires an examination by an ophthalmologist to rule out other...

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Understanding Black Spots and Blood Vessels in the Whites of Your Eyes

Issues with the sclera? Hello Doctor, I previously went to an ophthalmologist for a check-up on my floaters and noticed a small dark spot or blood vessel on the white part of my eye. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about, but that I should return for a check-up if the flo...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Your photo shows pigment deposition on the sclera, which may occur when the nerves or blood vessels of the eye surface extend deeper into the eyeball. This is often manifested as black spots associated with blood vessels or as melanosis, which refers to moles on the conjun...

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Understanding Follicular Conjunctivitis: Questions for Your Eye Doctor

Follow-up question #207079: Questions after the consultation? Dear Dr. Gao, Thank you very much for your response and suggestions regarding my concerns after the consultation in "<a href='https://adoctor.tw/article/207079'>#207079</a>". I truly ap...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: No one is puncturing the follicles, and they are not the blister-like structures you might imagine. Follicles are hundreds of small elevations formed by the proliferation of lymphoid tissue within the conjunctival stroma. Regarding the second issue you mentioned, to elimin...

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Understanding Follicles and Allergic Conjunctivitis: Expert Answers

Questions After the Consultation Dear Dr. Gao, Hello. I previously mentioned to you that there is a protrusion on the conjunctiva of my right lower eyelid. Yesterday (March 29), I visited the ophthalmology department of a regional hospital for examination. The doctor informed me...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. For follicles caused by allergic conjunctivitis, treatment does not involve puncturing the follicles. The best approach is to properly use medications prescribed by a physician and to avoid exposure to allergens such as pollen and dust mites to treat and prevent the ...

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Understanding Eye Health: Common Concerns and Expert Answers

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Dear Dr. Gao, Thank you very much for your response to my inquiry in the article "#206836". Your reassurance that a slight touch of the cotton swab on the sclera of my right eye should not cause an...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. For the bump caused by meibomian gland obstruction, an initial treatment method can be warm compresses. Warm compresses help to soften the blockage in the meibomian glands, promoting drainage, and may sometimes reduce the bump. However, if there is no improvement aft...

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Understanding Yellowing of the Eye: When to Worry About Liver Health

Sclera of the right eye Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a slight yellowing in the sclera of my right eye. Is this normal? My left eye does not have this issue; only the lower part of the sclera in my right eye appears yellow. Could this be related to my previous frequent...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The statement regarding the yellowing of the sclera being related to liver function typically refers to jaundice. However, yellowing of the sclera does not necessarily indicate a liver problem, as there are various other causes, such as conjunctival pigmentation. Jaundice ...

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Understanding Subconjunctival Hemorrhage: Recovery and Exercise Guidelines

Subconjunctival hemorrhage and exercise issues? Hello, Doctor. Yesterday I noticed that I had a subconjunctival hemorrhage. After work, I quickly went to a clinic near my office to see a doctor, who said it wasn't a serious issue. I'm not quite sure what caused the subc...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Regarding your situation, here are some recommendations: 1. For subconjunctival hemorrhage, it is usually caused by the rupture of small blood vessels in the eye and is often a mild condition. In this case, you may consider the following sugge...

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Understanding the Risks of Frequent Steroid Eye Drops for Allergic Conjunctivitis

Steroid eye drops Since July of last year, I have been experiencing allergic conjunctivitis. Over the following months, I frequently had foreign bodies enter my eyes, which necessitated the use of eye drops. I have been using the eye drops for three days every two weeks. Recently...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Allergic conjunctivitis may require ongoing treatment, but the frequency of using eye drops should be done under the guidance of a physician. If you are currently experiencing pain when instilling the eye drops, this may require further evaluation. Pain during the applicat...

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Understanding Eyelid Examination: Risks and Procedures Explained

Eyelid ptosis Today I went to the ophthalmologist, and the doctor flipped my upper eyelid to check for any foreign objects in my eye. The result showed no foreign bodies, just an ingrown eyelash. The doctor used tweezers to remove the eyelash while my eyelid was still flipped. Is...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Using tweezers to pluck eyelashes: During the process of using tweezers to pluck eyelashes, there is generally no risk of the metal part of the tweezers entering the upper eyelid. 2. Sound when the eyelid moves: The sound produced when the eyelid moves is usually a norm...

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Post-Eyelid Surgery Focus Issues: When to See an Eye Specialist?

Post-operative focus issues after lower eyelid surgery? Hello Dr. Liang, I underwent transconjunctival blepharoplasty a month ago, but one eye developed a hematoma the day after the surgery, swelling to the point where I couldn't open it. The swelling has since subsided, bu...


Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
I recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Wishing you good health. Thank you!

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Understanding Glare Caused by Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes and Solutions

Glare caused by dry eye syndrome? Hello Doctor: Since I started working in early September last year, I have been experiencing visual disturbances at night, such as seeing beams of light and halos around streetlights. I have visited multiple hospitals for ophthalmic examinations,...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you have experienced some unusual phenomena when seeing lights at night. After an ophthalmic examination, issues related to the cornea and conjunctiva have been ruled out, and the doctor mentioned that it may be due to dry eye syndrome. Dry eye s...

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Managing Viral Conjunctivitis Complications: Corneal Inflammation Concerns

What are the treatment issues when viral conjunctivitis infects the cornea? Hello Doctor, On December 20th, I underwent surgery for a chalazion on my left eyelid at the ophthalmology department. The doctor prescribed Warm Compress, to be used twice daily, as well as Jingcai eye...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Koshuyan contains antihistamine components and is typically used to relieve symptoms of eye allergies, such as redness, swelling, itching, and increased discharge. In cases of conjunctivitis complicated by keratitis, this medication may help alleviate eye allergy sympto...

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Understanding Eye Redness: Causes and Solutions for Bloodshot Eyes

Bloodshot eyes Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing noticeable red streaks in my eyes for the past six months. I visited an ophthalmologist who explained that it might be caused by allergies and prescribed eye drops. The itching and other symptoms have improved, but the red st...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Regarding the situation of prominent and persistent blood vessels in the eyes, this is generally related to various factors. The blood vessels on the surface of the eye are susceptible to external environmental influences. Possible causes include: 1. Dry Eye Syndrome: Dryn...

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Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms: Is Redness Normal After Retinal Surgery?

Retinal detachment Hello doctor, my father just had retinal surgery and it has been almost a month. Recently, when I was helping him apply eye drops, I noticed that his eye is still red. He hasn't gone outside or lifted heavy objects. I would like to ask if this indicates th...


Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Miss Hsiao-Rong: The redness in your eyes is simply conjunctival hyperemia, and a more pronounced condition would be subconjunctival hemorrhage, which is not related to surgical failure. Director Ho Chien-Hsien, Ophthalmology Department, Nantou Hospital.

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Understanding Eyelid Swelling and Foreign Body Sensation in Eyes

Eyelid swelling and a foreign body sensation in the eye? In the past few days, I've noticed that my eyelids are swollen, and I feel a foreign body sensation in my eyes. I visited a doctor who said that my eyes are dry and that the swelling of my eyelids might be an early sig...


Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: There are many potential causes for eyelid swelling, and discomfort in the eyes is a common symptom associated with this condition. In addition to styes, there are several other reasons that may lead to eyelid swelling and eye discomfort. 1. Allergic Reactions: The skin ...

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