Alternatives to Fudn Ophthalmic Solution: Long-Term Use Considerations
Issues with Eye Drops Dear Doctor: Could you please tell me what similar eye drops can replace fund ophthalmic solution (not sure if it's spelled correctly)? Can it be used long-term? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
To my knowledge, there is no medication by that name. I have also not encountered a similar drug in our hospital. If the medication has an ingredient label, please provide the list of ingredients. Then, I will forward this information to Dr. Chen Hsuan, the Director of the Cornea...[Read More] Alternatives to Fudn Ophthalmic Solution: Long-Term Use Considerations
Understanding Corneal Abrasions and Eyelid Bruising: Causes and Recovery
Please ask your question? What are the potential complications of punctate epithelial erosion of the cornea? Why does this occur? How long does it take for a bruise on the upper eyelid to heal? How long after an injury does bruising typically appear? Thank you for your detailed r...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! I'm not sure if what you referred to as punctate epithelial erosion is what we call punctate keratitis. If treated properly, it typically does not leave any sequelae. The exact cause remains unclear, but it is suspected to be related to a virus. Bruising around the ey...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Abrasions and Eyelid Bruising: Causes and Recovery
Understanding Eye Health: Do Late Nights Affect My Vision?
Please consult a hospital? Hello, doctor. I often have the habit of going to bed after midnight because I enjoy reading. I would like to ask if my eyesight will continue to worsen at my age. I believe it will, as my prescription has gone from over 500 degrees to the point where I...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
1. If you still frequently need to read, there is a possibility that your myopia may continue to increase even at the age of 23. However, there are many reasons for blurred vision in clinical practice, not just refractive errors. A thorough examination should be conducted to dete...[Read More] Understanding Eye Health: Do Late Nights Affect My Vision?
Understanding Eye Strain: Causes and Remedies for Discomfort
After reading for a long time, my eyes feel very strained? Question 1: This issue has been ongoing for a long time. After reading for just over half an hour, my eyes feel very strained, and I even experience this when reading the newspaper. I underwent a dilated pupil examination...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Q 1. If you experience eye strain after looking at something up close for a period of time (such as reading a book or newspaper), it is important to rule out several common issues, such as: an incorrect prescription for your glasses, dry eyes (which can occur because the frequenc...[Read More] Understanding Eye Strain: Causes and Remedies for Discomfort
Can You Rinse Rigid Contact Lenses with Tap Water?
Can rigid gas permeable contact lenses be washed with tap water? Can hard contact lenses be washed with tap water? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Both soft and hard contact lenses should be cleaned with sterile saline solution, and not with tap water. This is because tap water can sometimes contain amoebic protozoa due to contamination from soil or feces during transportation, which can lead to corneal infections. Dr. Hsua...[Read More] Can You Rinse Rigid Contact Lenses with Tap Water?
Understanding Astigmatism in Children: Hope for Recovery and Eye Care Tips
The astigmatism in young children can reach up to 150 degrees? My son is seven years old. Last year, I took him to the hospital for an examination after noticing that he was rubbing his eyes frequently. It was found that he has astigmatism with a degree of 150. He is currently we...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! Actually, a cylindrical power of 150 degrees is not considered very high; many people have it. The majority of cases are caused by congenital corneal shape. As long as it does not lead to amblyopia, it is not a major issue. However, unless laser surgery is performed, astig...[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism in Children: Hope for Recovery and Eye Care Tips
Understanding Visual Disturbances: What Causes Floating Light Spots?
Eye problems Hello, doctor: I have a question to ask you. Sometimes it seems like I experience visual hallucinations, with many light spots moving around. What could this be? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
A: When there are many spots moving in front of the eyes, it is necessary to differentiate the following conditions: 1. If it is only temporary (lasting a few seconds to a few minutes): consider it as an aura of a migraine attack, which is usually accompanied by dizziness or even...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: What Causes Floating Light Spots?
Persistent Eye Bag Twitching: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Twitching in the area of the under-eye bags? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I've been experiencing continuous twitching in the area under my eyes. Previously, it would only twitch occasionally, but this time it hasn't stopped for two days. Should I seek medical a...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Common causes of eyelid twitching include fatigue, lack of sleep, and excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages. Other factors may include dry eye syndrome, inflammation of the cornea or conjunctiva, and foreign bodies in the eye. Less common conditions include benign essent...[Read More] Persistent Eye Bag Twitching: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Keratoconus: Causes, Vision Impact, and Treatment Options
Keratoconus I have been diagnosed with keratoconus in my right eye with a refractive error of +6.00 diopters and myopia of -1.00 diopters, and in my left eye, +5.00 diopters and myopia of -4.00 diopters. These measurements were taken after dilation during today's military re...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
1. Astigmatism is added to the degree of myopia, resulting in a right eye prescription of -400 and a left eye prescription of -425. 2. Personal constitution: O. 3. The right eye has significant astigmatism that can be corrected with rigid gas permeable contact lenses, while t...[Read More] Understanding Keratoconus: Causes, Vision Impact, and Treatment Options
Choosing the Best Contact Lenses: Daily, Weekly, or Permanent?
Contact lenses Hello Doctor: Which type of contact lenses is better, daily disposables, weekly disposables, or extended wear lenses? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello: In terms of the impact on the cornea, daily disposable contact lenses are certainly the best option. However, considering the economic burden, daily or weekly disposables are more expensive. This is the response from Dr. Chen Hsuan, Director of the Cornea Department.[Read More] Choosing the Best Contact Lenses: Daily, Weekly, or Permanent?
Understanding and Treating Anisometropia: Eye Care Solutions
Parallax issue My brother has a prescription of -600 diopters in his left eye and -225 diopters in his right eye. Is there a treatment available? Is the treatment aimed at making the right eye catch up to the left eye's prescription? I've heard that one eye needs to be ...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! In response to your inquiry, you can use orthokeratology for treatment. If you prefer not to undergo surgery, corneal reshaping therapy is also an option. If you want the right eye's refractive error to match the left eye, the prerequisite is to prevent further increa...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Anisometropia: Eye Care Solutions
Managing Mild Cataracts: Concerns and Laser Surgery Options for Your Father
Cataract My father recently went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor confirmed that he has mild cataracts. The doctor mentioned that surgery for the mild cataracts cannot be performed at this time, so he prescribed a bottle of eye drops. Due to his work, my father ...
Dr. Wu Shengping Reply:
Your father's cataract and poor vision in the uninjured eye may be related to myopia; myopia can be corrected with glasses. Cataract surgery requires an assessment of the cataract's maturity and the quality of vision before determining if surgery is necessary. As for la...[Read More] Managing Mild Cataracts: Concerns and Laser Surgery Options for Your Father
Understanding Blurry Vision with Contact Lenses: Causes and Solutions
excuse me? If you experience blurriness in one eye while wearing contact lenses, and it improves after blinking several times but then becomes blurry again after a while, this could indicate a few potential issues. It may be related to the contact lens not fitting properly, dryne...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello: There may be an issue with your contact lenses or cornea. Please visit the ophthalmology clinic for a detailed examination as soon as possible, and bring your contact lenses with you. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Hsuan.[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision with Contact Lenses: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Corneal Issues: Red Veins and Treatment Options
Corneal issues Hello, I would like to ask you about the appearance of blood vessels on the cornea, which seems to cover almost one-third of the eyeball, making the eyes look red. It doesn't seem to affect vision much, but it is not aesthetically pleasing. My family members h...
Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
It seems you are referring to "pterygium," which is typically an abnormal growth of tissue that extends from the inner corner of the eye towards the center of the cornea, often taking on a triangular or wedge shape. The cause is excessive ultraviolet (UV) light exposure...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Issues: Red Veins and Treatment Options
Understanding Strabismus in Children: Botox Treatment and Safety Concerns
Strabismus My child is 6 years old. Since the age of 3 or 4, the right eye has been turning inward (esotropia). After a doctor's diagnosis, corrective glasses for hyperopia were prescribed. Over the past year, the degree of strabismus has decreased, but it has not been compl...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Botulinum toxin is commonly used for facial wrinkle reduction or for conditions such as blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, strabismus, congenital esotropia, and nystagmus. Your condition falls under congenital esotropia, so the treatment effect should be quite favorable. As for sid...[Read More] Understanding Strabismus in Children: Botox Treatment and Safety Concerns
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Causes, Treatment, and Eye Drops Side Effects
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate Hello, doctor. I previously asked you about my eye condition. The symptoms are that my vision is a bit blurry when looking at things, but it only happens sometimes. Is it possible that I have pseudomyopia? I went to see an ...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Losemin is a short-acting cycloplegic agent that also has the effect of dilating the pupils. Clinically, in addition to its use in dilating the pupils for fundus examinations, ophthalmologists often use it for the prevention of myopia and the treatment of pseudomyopia. When using...[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Causes, Treatment, and Eye Drops Side Effects
Finding the Best Laser Eye Surgery Clinics in Taoyuan: Costs and Options
Excimer laser surgery Hello, I have a prescription of -1000 diopters for my nearsightedness and I want to correct my vision, but I'm not sure which hospital near Taoyuan offers this type of surgery. Could you also let me know the cost?
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello, Ya-Hui: As far as I know, there are hospitals near Taoyuan that have excimer laser machines, such as Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Min-Sheng Hospital. Additionally, some physicians share a single laser machine and operating room, allowing patients to schedule the...[Read More] Finding the Best Laser Eye Surgery Clinics in Taoyuan: Costs and Options
Is Dry Eye Syndrome a Complication of Corneal Abrasion?
Corneal symptoms Previously, during an examination, the doctor mentioned a corneal abrasion, which later developed into a corneal ulcer. It has now healed, but I have developed dry eye syndrome. I need to use eye drops long-term, as I feel uncomfortable without them. Could the dr...
Dr. Wang Ziyang Reply:
This could be a classic case of the chicken or the egg dilemma. It is very likely that your corneal abrasion is caused by dry eye syndrome, and this recent condition has led the doctor to recognize your dry eye syndrome. Severe dry eye syndrome can indeed result in various cornea...[Read More] Is Dry Eye Syndrome a Complication of Corneal Abrasion?
Urgent Help Needed: Hole in Cornea After Cataract Surgery
Pupil perforation - very urgent! My grandmother is 75 years old and has been suffering from severe dry eye syndrome and cataracts. Eight months ago, she underwent cataract surgery on one eye. Since then, that eye has been very uncomfortable and experiences sharp pain. During this...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
If you have seen many doctors and still have not improved, it is recommended to visit a medical center to consult with a cornea specialist.[Read More] Urgent Help Needed: Hole in Cornea After Cataract Surgery
Understanding Delone: Indications for Eye Inflammation Treatment
Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. Once, I had an eye inflammation, and the doctor prescribed a medication called Delone. What are its indications?
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Delone (produced by Hsin Hui Pharmaceutical) is a compound ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent primarily indicated for the treatment of ocular surface inflammation, such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. However, our hospital does not have this medication (we do have s...[Read More] Understanding Delone: Indications for Eye Inflammation Treatment