Cornea, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 29

Inwardly turned eyelashes Hello, I previously visited an ophthalmologist due to eye pain. The doctor informed me that I had an issue with ingrown eyelashes causing corneal abrasion. I have since had several ingrown eyelashes removed, but the problem persists, especially with the ...

Amblyopia issues Dear Dr. Gao, My son, born on March 1, 2010, turned 8 years old this March. Currently, he has myopia of -6.25 diopters with astigmatism of -2.50 diopters in his right eye, and -5.50 diopters with astigmatism of -3.50 diopters in his left eye. In 2015, an eye exa...

Pupil dilation after retinal laser treatment in one eye? Hello Dr. Tsai, I underwent retinal laser repair surgery on March 23 due to a small tear in the thin area beneath the retina in my left eye, while my right eye was not treated. Today is the third day post-surgery, and I hav...

Defeat floaters and make them disappear quickly? Hello Doctor, I am 18 years old and have been experiencing floaters for about a year. Recently, I have noticed that the black spots in my left and right eyes seem to have increased. I went to an ophthalmologist and mentioned that w...

Ocular trauma can lead to a persistent sensation of visual discomfort or misalignment in the affected eye? Hello, Doctor. About two months ago, I was hit in the eye by a nail clipper thrown by a friend. It was so sudden that I didn't have time to close my eyes. I suffered a ...

Redness and bloodshot eyes? In the past two weeks, my eyes have been very prone to redness, with a blood vessel spreading around the cornea. Aside from the blood vessels, the sclera appears relatively normal, but the corners of my eyes are quite red, with a slight stinging sensat...

Dry eye symptoms following laser repair of retinal tears? Dear Director Gao, I have myopia of -600 diopters. After a dilated fundus examination of my right eye, I was diagnosed with a very small tear located at the 6 o'clock position in the lower part of the retina. On the ...

The pupil of the eye was struck by a hard object, causing the eye to feel sore and swollen? Hello, Doctor. Three days ago, while I was trimming my nails, I accidentally mishandled the nail clipper, and it bounced off and hit my eyeball (right eye). I can't describe the force...

"Early cataract" refers to the initial stage of cataract development, where there is a slight clouding of the lens in the eye. This condition may not significantly affect vision at first, but it can progress over time, leading to more severe visual impairment if left un...

Contact lenses Hello doctor, recently when I wear contact lenses, one of my eyes feels prickly. However, when I take them off and check, there are no issues and they are not torn. I later bought a new pair, but the same thing happens; my eye feels painful when I first put them on...

Retinal issues Excuse me, doctor, I would like to ask a question. When I turn off the lights at night and close my eyes, I experience a sensation of light flashing for a moment. Sometimes I feel this sensation at other times as well, but it occurs every night right when I close m...

Glaucoma eye drops and light perception? A week ago, my intraocular pressure was measured at 26 and 29 at the ophthalmology clinic. The doctor prescribed glaucoma eye drops (Xalatan), which I have been using twice daily for a few days. After starting the drops, my eyes have felt ...

Rainbow halo Dear Doctor, I later discovered some additional conditions, so I have a few more questions for you to consider regarding whether I should go to the hospital for an examination: 4. When I lower my head, close my eyes, and then raise my head to look at a streetligh...

Blurred vision Hello, Doctor. When I read, I sometimes gently close my eyes or keep them closed for a longer time, and my vision becomes blurry. Occasionally, when I focus on one spot for about 5 to 6 seconds, my vision also gets blurry, but after closing my eyes again, my vision...

Corneal injury Hello, recently due to work, my eye was hit by a small stone, causing corneal damage. I saw a doctor three days ago and went for a follow-up today. It has not fully healed yet, but the doctor said the recovery is going well, just a bit slow. The initial assessment ...

Corneal abrasion issue? Hello Doctor, it has been a week since I discovered a corneal abrasion. I have seen three doctors, and the condition has worsened compared to the initial diagnosis (the abrasion area has spread). Currently, the doctor has only prescribed artificial tears a...

Increased occurrence of floaters? Recently, I noticed an increase in floaters in my right eye! After visiting an ophthalmologist, I discovered that there was a retinal tear, which was treated. After the treatment, I found that the floaters had significantly decreased, almost to t...

Rainbow halo Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I should go to the hospital for an examination based on the following conditions. For the past month, when I look at streetlights and car headlights at night, I sometimes notice the following: 1. Every day, when looking at street...

Keratoconus and Eyeglass Prescription Hello, Dr. Tsai. My girlfriend is 27 years old and has been diagnosed with keratoconus. About 6-7 years ago, she underwent a corneal transplant at Tzu Chi Hospital. Recently, due to significant wear on her glasses, we went to an optical shop ...

Is it normal to experience temporary blurred vision after applying a hot compress? Hello Doctor: I have moderate dry eye syndrome in my left eye, so I have a habit of using a warm towel to compress both eyes for about 3 minutes after brushing my teeth in the morning. However, I n...