Understanding OCT Results and Treatment Options for High Eye Pressure
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for glaucoma? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask the following: My husband is 45 years old and started using Timolol Chauvin 0.50% eye drops (twice daily) on February 21, 2009. However, last month another doctor mentioned that my husband's ...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your questions and provide the following suggestions: 1. First, after discontinuing the medication, observe changes in visual fields, fundus, and intraocular pressure. If glaucoma is present, the visual field may...[Read More] Understanding OCT Results and Treatment Options for High Eye Pressure
Understanding Eye Pain: Tears, Eye Drops, and Treatment Options
Tearing and stinging when using eye drops - asking again? Regarding the stinging sensation I experience when applying eye drops and tearing, I would like to consult the doctor again. When I apply eye drops and tear, I feel a stinging sensation, but resting with my eyes closed is ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Dear Mr. Xiao Lai, 1. The course of acute conjunctivitis typically does not exceed two weeks. 2. It is advisable to further evaluate whether not using eye drops is feasible, as your symptoms may be related to the use of the drops. 3. The sensation of stinging is associated with ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain: Tears, Eye Drops, and Treatment Options
Understanding Keratoconus: Treatment Options and Laser Surgery Eligibility
Keratoconus and Laser Vision Correction Surgery? Hello Dr. Gao, I recently went to the hospital for a pre-operative examination for my myopia laser surgery. Overall, my eyes are in good condition, but the doctor determined that I have keratoconus, making me 100% unsuitable for t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, 1. The simplest treatment for keratoconus is to wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses. If they cannot be worn, the next step is corneal transplantation. 2. Currently, keratoconus cannot be treated with laser surgery. Additionally, laser procedures are not suitable aft...[Read More] Understanding Keratoconus: Treatment Options and Laser Surgery Eligibility
Managing Recurring Dry Eye Symptoms: Causes and Solutions
Recurrence of dry eye syndrome? I apply moisturizing ointment before bed, but sometimes my eyes still become so dry that the cornea gets scratched (causing pain and redness). It seems to improve for a while but then relapses. Is this related to the seasons? How can I improve this...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: The dryness of the eyes in dry eye syndrome is related to factors such as season, moisture, humidity, and environmental conditions. The use of fans or air conditioning can also affect the level of dryness in the eyes. Discussing daily habits in detail with a physician may ...[Read More] Managing Recurring Dry Eye Symptoms: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Eye Symptoms: Causes and Concerns for Your Vision
What disease are these symptoms indicative of? Hello, doctor. I woke up today and noticed a slight burning sensation in my right eye, along with a small amount of eye discharge (but not much). What could these symptoms indicate? Additionally, I previously had a minor corneal abra...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms yesterday may have been caused by an allergy or an infection. If you still feel unwell, it is advisable to consult an ophthalmologist for a diagnosis. Regarding your previous corneal abrasion, if the underlying cause cannot be treated, it may recur. When keep...[Read More] Understanding Eye Symptoms: Causes and Concerns for Your Vision
Understanding Severe Eye Pain After Makeup Mishaps: What to Expect
Severe eye pain? Hello Doctor, I have a long-standing habit of applying eye makeup. Recently, some cosmetics accidentally got into my eye, causing intense pain, so I went to see a doctor. The doctor first measured my intraocular pressure, then checked my vision, and finally used ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, your condition may be due to slight damage to the corneal epithelium, which should normally recover within a day. The last step of using a cotton swab to apply medication on the eyeball might be for administering medication or removing foreign objects; however, based on yo...[Read More] Understanding Severe Eye Pain After Makeup Mishaps: What to Expect
Understanding Vision Instability: Challenges in Prescription Accuracy During Pregnancy
Unstable vision? Hello, doctor. I have congenital astigmatism and have had treatments to reduce my prescription since kindergarten. However, every time I go to get contact lenses, there seems to be a discrepancy in the prescription. For example, today my left eye measures 450 and...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to undergo a dilated eye examination at our hospital, which will help determine whether the astigmatism originates from the cornea or the lens. High levels of astigmatism can sometimes indicate corneal pathology, requiring further evaluation. Wishing you ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Instability: Challenges in Prescription Accuracy During Pregnancy
Understanding Corneal Donation and Glaucoma Treatment: Key Insights
Glaucoma and the Cornea 1) If a normal person donates the cornea of their right eye to a recipient, is it immediately confirmed that the donor is blind in the right eye? Or can the right eye still perceive light and darkness? If the donor later undergoes a corneal transplant of t...
Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
1. Full-thickness corneal transplantation does not accept living donor grafts. 2. The cornea can only self-repair in the epithelial layer. 3. No. 4. Medication management for glaucoma, with corneal treatment based on the condition, either through medication or bandaging. ...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Donation and Glaucoma Treatment: Key Insights
Managing Glaucoma and Corneal Issues: Current Treatments and Innovations
Eye surgery issues 1) If a patient is undergoing treatment for glaucoma with topical timolol Chauvin 0.50% eye drops (administered twice daily, one drop in the morning and one drop in the evening) and experiences corneal complications, it is advisable to consult an ophthalmologis...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: 1. If you are unclear about corneal diseases, it is recommended to discuss in detail with an ophthalmologist. 2. Stem cells are currently being applied in corneal treatments, and the duration of the surgery, whether hospitalization is required, and the costs can vary depen...[Read More] Managing Glaucoma and Corneal Issues: Current Treatments and Innovations
Understanding Evening Blurriness: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Blurred vision? I would like to ask... Recently, my vision becomes blurry in the evening. Why is that? I wear contact lenses, but my vision is fine in the morning and afternoon; it only starts to get blurry in the evening... I'm a bit worried... Can you tell me why? When I s...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following recommendation: This condition may raise suspicion of corneal edema due to prolonged contact lens wear. It is advisable to visit our ophthalmology clinic for further examinatio...[Read More] Understanding Evening Blurriness: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Dealing with Droopy Eyelids After Double Eyelid Surgery: What to Do?
Ptosis with double eyelid surgery? I previously experienced ptosis, which caused my eyelids to cover a significant portion of my corneas, making it difficult for me to open my eyes fully. As a result, my double eyelid crease was not very prominent, and during high school, I thoug...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that after eyelid surgery, your double eyelids are wider and heavier than expected. Is there a chance for improvement? If the initial plan by the surgeon was for wider double eyelids, a revision surgery may be possible. However, if the issue is due to poor lo...[Read More] Dealing with Droopy Eyelids After Double Eyelid Surgery: What to Do?
Understanding Dry Eye and Its Connection to Conjunctivitis Symptoms
Conjunctivitis caused by dry eye? Hello, I underwent laser vision correction surgery two months ago. After waking up in an air-conditioned room, I experienced a foreign body sensation and pain in my eyes. One day, it worsened, and my entire sclera was red, accompanied by a stingi...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that it has been two months since your laser vision correction surgery, but you are still experiencing discomfort. It is recommended that you discuss your concerns with your original surgeon, such as whether you have glaucoma, if the symptoms in an air-condit...[Read More] Understanding Dry Eye and Its Connection to Conjunctivitis Symptoms
Understanding Astigmatism and Inward-Growing Eyelashes in Children
Astigmatism and ingrown eyelashes? Hello, doctor. My daughter (currently in first grade and about to enter second grade) was found to have astigmatism and hyperopia during a school eye examination. After visiting one clinic, the doctor stated that it was caused by ingrown eyelash...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
If entropion causes corneal abrasion leading to scarring or deformation, it can increase astigmatism, but in most cases, it is not severe.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism and Inward-Growing Eyelashes in Children
Understanding Corneal Scratches: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Corneal abrasion Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue. My eyes have been experiencing noticeable sharp pain for a few days. After visiting the clinic, the doctor diagnosed me with a corneal abrasion and said that using some eye drops would be sufficient. Howeve...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, a mild corneal abrasion that only affects the corneal epithelium is not serious and usually heals within a day. A general clinic examination is sufficient. If you are careful while applying eye makeup, it should not cause a corneal abrasion. However, if cosmetics get into ...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Scratches: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Addressing Post-Cataract Surgery Aniseikonia in High Myopia Patients
Post-cataract surgery disparity issues? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with high myopia (both eyes at -1200 diopters). Recently, I experienced a decline in vision and went for an examination. The ophthalmologist diagnosed cataracts in my right eye, but my left eye is completely fi...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: 1. Please do not undergo myopia surgery, as cataracts have already developed. 2. If it is indeed cataracts, you may apply to see if you can have the surgery for free. 3. If the other eye does not have cataracts, cataract surgery cannot be performed, as this would cause a d...[Read More] Addressing Post-Cataract Surgery Aniseikonia in High Myopia Patients
Red Eyes and Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Fatigue
Redness and blurred vision in the eyes? Recently, I have been spending a lot of time on the computer, which has caused my right eye to become easily red and my vision to be blurrier than before. After resting, the redness in my eye has improved, but the blurred vision has not. Ca...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: The causes of blurred vision can include changes in refractive error, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or abnormalities in focusing ability, leading to difficulty in recognizing objects. However, it may also be due to pathological changes in the media through which ...[Read More] Red Eyes and Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Fatigue
Eye Irritation After Shampoo Exposure: Is It a Stye or Night Blindness?
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? A few days ago, shampoo got into my eye, and now the symptoms resemble a stye, but there is no pus—just some redness and slight swelling (not very noticeable). Could this be a stye? Also, when I ride my bike at ...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: 1. Based on your description, it should not be a stye. 2. Fear of light at night is not night blindness; it is often due to an unhealthy cornea, and you should have a detailed examination by a physician. 3. When choosing contact lenses, the primary consideration should...[Read More] Eye Irritation After Shampoo Exposure: Is It a Stye or Night Blindness?
Understanding Laser Eye Surgery: Age Requirements and Recovery Insights
What are the requirements for laser surgery for myopia? Is it necessary to be at least 20 years old to undergo laser eye surgery for myopia? I am only a few months shy of turning 20. What evaluations are needed for the procedure? My prescription is -6.00 in the left eye and -6.50...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, the age requirement for myopia surgery is that patients must be at least 18 years old with stable refractive error. It is not mandatory to be 20 years old; however, being 20 years old generally indicates that physical and mental development is complete, making it less like...[Read More] Understanding Laser Eye Surgery: Age Requirements and Recovery Insights
Managing Dry Eye Symptoms After Cataract Surgery: Seeking Solutions
Cataract Hello Doctor: My mother has Sjögren's syndrome, which affects her immune system. She has previously undergone retinal surgery and had cataract surgery a month ago. We thought it would be a simple procedure, but it has been over a month now, and she still feels a for...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, Miss: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your concerns: 1. Given the current issue of persistent corneal abrasion that is not responding well to treatment, in addition to topical medications, you may consider options such as patch...[Read More] Managing Dry Eye Symptoms After Cataract Surgery: Seeking Solutions
Understanding Eye Damage: Healing Corneal Degeneration and Vision Loss
Eye Treatment Hello: Thank you very much for your clarification. You mentioned that when chemical substances come into contact with the eyes, they can cause degeneration of the corneal and ocular tissues. May I ask: 1. Is degeneration of the corneal and ocular tissues treatable? ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello: 1. Mild cases will recover on their own, while severe cases cannot recover. 2. Chemical substances, once they come into contact with the eyes, can still cause vision deterioration or blindness. 3. It is treatable. Mild cases will recover on their own, while severe cases ca...[Read More] Understanding Eye Damage: Healing Corneal Degeneration and Vision Loss