Contact lenses, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 17

Issues with Over-Prescription of Glasses Hello Doctor: I am a patient with high myopia. I wear contact lenses during the day and switch to glasses (for both distance and near vision) after work. Currently, my contact lens prescription is R -10.00 and L -9.50, while my glasses pre...

Choosing Glasses for High Astigmatism I recently had an eye examination and was diagnosed with myopia of -6.00 in both eyes and astigmatism of -2.50. Given that the cost of glasses with my current prescription starts at around $5000, and there is a possibility of further increase...

Can I get glasses? Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. With a binocular disparity of 750 (one eye is normal and the other is myopic at -7.50 diopters), if wearing glasses does not cause dizziness or any discomfort, could this lead to degeneration in one ...

Should I get glasses or wear contact lenses? This year on August 15, I underwent cataract surgery on my right eye, and a non-spherical intraocular lens was selected, currently at 0 diopters. My left eye has a myopia of -7.00 diopters, resulting in a 7.00 diopter difference betwee...

Night vision deterioration? I have high myopia (one eye at -10.00 diopters and the other at -9.25 diopters). I have always had poor night vision and have difficulty seeing in low-light conditions. Recently, I have found it challenging to ride my bike at night, especially in areas...

Pupil dilation Since undergoing a pupillary dilation examination a few months ago, my pupils have become larger than before, approximately 4mm, and sometimes at night in well-lit indoor conditions, they measure 4-5mm. When wearing contact lenses, I have to bring my face closer to...

Corneal edema after cataract surgery? Hello: Two years after my cataract surgery, I have been experiencing persistent corneal edema. After examination, it was found that I have a low endothelial cell count. Currently, there are no signs of bullae. However, every day I wake up wit...

After removing rigid gas permeable contact lenses, I feel that my vision cannot focus properly when I put on my glasses? Recently, I got a new pair of glasses and I usually wear glasses, only occasionally wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses when going out or exercising. Ho...

Contact lenses If I have a prescription of -5.00 diopters but only have -3.00 diopter contact lenses at home, what problems might arise if I wear them? Thank you for your response.

Stye with persistent granulation tissue? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I developed a stye and went to see an ophthalmologist. I took antibiotics and have been using some medication continuously. Now it has turned into a small, hard lump. When I visited the ophthalmologist, they ...

Seeing halos around streetlights and car headlights at night? Hello Dr. Tsai: When I look at streetlights or car headlights at night, I see a shimmering halo around them. Staring directly at the streetlight creates a halo effect, which occurs in both eyes, but I do not see a dist...

Diagnosed with keratoconus by a physician? Hello Doctor, I was previously diagnosed with keratoconus. Due to military service issues, I went to the Tri-Service General Hospital for a consultation, and I received an immunization certificate as a result. Can I apply for a disabilit...

Redness in the eyes? Hello doctor, recently I have noticed a prominent and thick blood vessel appearing from the lower right corner of my right eye, close to the edge of the iris. I have been wearing contact lenses, but I don't wear them for more than 8 hours at a time, abou...

Vision examination issues Hello, I recently went to an ophthalmologist for a vision test. I have glasses with a prescription of -750 in one eye and -725 in the other, which allows me to achieve a visual acuity of about 1.0. However, when measured with a machine, it was 1100. Abou...

There is a large layer of eye discharge membrane on the upper eyelid after it is opened? Hello, doctor! I have been wearing contact lenses, and I might have gotten an infection due to not rinsing them properly. I have a lot of eye discharge that is yellow-green and watery, and my...

Keratitis causes persistent redness and dryness in the eyes for an extended period? Hello Doctor: I have been wearing contact lenses for six years. In mid-January, I developed a corneal ulcer in my left eye, while my right eye was normal. After several visits to the ophthalmologi...

Contact lenses Hello Doctor: I wore my newly purchased contact lenses with a prescription of -2.75 yesterday, and I felt that my right eye was a bit blurry. Today, when I wore them again, the same issue occurred. However, when I wore the -2.50 and -2.75 lenses two days ago, I did...

Sudden eyelid swelling? When I woke up in the morning and cleared my eye discharge, everything seemed fine. However, after putting in my contact lenses and preparing to do my makeup, I noticed that my right upper eyelid suddenly became very swollen. The double eyelid crease was s...

Waking up in the middle of the night to see flashes of light? Dear Dr. Gao, I have been experiencing floaters for about four years, which are degenerative in nature. I have researched a lot about floaters online and have been regularly undergoing dilated eye examinations, all of...

Seeing things with a white layer? During my lunch break, I fell asleep without removing my contact lenses. When I woke up, I noticed that everything I looked at had a white layer over it. Even after removing the contact lenses, the issue persisted for a while before it improved. ...