Understanding Binocular Vision Dysfunction: Symptoms and Solutions
Binocular vision dysfunction When looking at objects within 1 meter, there are no issues. However, beyond 1 meter, when both eyes focus on a single point, the images keep jumping back and forth, and the visuals alternate between the left and right eyes. For instance, when watchin...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Mr. Wei: Your condition is somewhat unusual. Typically, when we focus on a certain distance, the dominant eye does not switch randomly. It is quite strange that you keep switching and have double vision. I recommend that you visit a large hospital to see an ophthalmologist ...[Read More] Understanding Binocular Vision Dysfunction: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Steroid Use in Eye Care: Risks and Considerations
Corticosteroids Hello, Doctor. I previously had recurrent styes, and using a regular eye ointment (without steroids) and eye drops helped them disappear in about 4 to 5 days. However, there was one occasion when a stye was particularly large, and after applying treatment for two ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids and their effects on the eyes: Using a corticosteroid cream for six weeks can indeed have a certain degree of impact on the eyes. Corticosteroids can reduce inflammation, but prolonged use carries a low risk of increasing the c...[Read More] Understanding Steroid Use in Eye Care: Risks and Considerations
Understanding Diplopia and Astigmatism: Causes and Concerns
Diplopic astigmatism I would like to consult Dr. Gao regarding my astigmatism, which was previously measured at 0.50 and did not seem to cause any significant issues. Recently, I have been experiencing double vision. I previously mentioned that there is a faint line next to the b...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Regarding your situation, I understand your concerns. Based on your description, your main issues currently are double vision and changes in astigmatism. First, the degree of astigmatism can change over time, especially during periods of eye strain or visual adjustment. An...[Read More] Understanding Diplopia and Astigmatism: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Double Vision: Causes, Control, and When to See an Eye Doctor
Diplopia issues I would like to inquire about a sudden decrease in vision that Dr. Gao mentioned previously. Recently, my right eye has started to become blurry again, and the measurement has returned to the original prescription of -4.75. Over the past couple of days, I noticed ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Regarding your sudden vision loss that has since recovered: Your vision loss may have been caused by a temporary condition such as eye strain, an eye infection, or dry eye syndrome. If your vision has returned to normal and you have no other symptoms, then there may not be...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision: Causes, Control, and When to See an Eye Doctor
Understanding Diplopia: Is Astigmatism the Cause of Your Visual Disturbances?
Diplopia issue (Sequence 208956) I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask Dr. Gao if astigmatism issues might only arise when looking at specific objects. I have observed that I can only see a faint line next to a very dark straight line; could this be related t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Astigmatism is a common refractive error that occurs when the curvature of the cornea or lens is uneven, causing light to focus improperly on the retina. It typically affects vision, making objects appear blurry or distorted. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable when...[Read More] Understanding Diplopia: Is Astigmatism the Cause of Your Visual Disturbances?
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye fatigue In early May, I had a follow-up appointment for a floaters examination because I felt like there were things flashing when looking at a white wall, and when I closed my eyes, I felt like there were things constantly moving, similar to blobs of light. I would like to a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned mainly include floaters, intermittent strabismus, blurred vision, and eye fatigue. Here are the responses to these issues: Floaters: Floaters refer to the appearance of floating black dots or lines in your vision, whic...[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Persistent Left Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
The left eyelid has been twitching intermittently for nearly a year? Hello, my left eyelid has been twitching constantly for nearly a year. It feels like there is something inside my eyeball that is expanding and contracting rhythmically, which is very uncomfortable. I have not b...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: The subjective twitching of the eyelid is generally not considered to require treatment in ophthalmology, unless it is accompanied by severe spasms that make it difficult to open the eyes or simultaneous facial twitching. If these two phenomena are present, it is n...[Read More] Persistent Left Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Effects of Keratoconus
Monocular diplopia Recently, I suddenly experienced monocular diplopia, especially when looking at lights, scrolling text, or objects illuminated by light or sunlight. However, I noticed that simply squinting (without any special effort) makes the diplopia and ghosting disappear....
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Keratoconus can indeed cause monocular diplopia and ghosting, as it leads to an irregular corneal surface that prevents light from focusing properly, resulting in blurred vision and double vision. However, squinting may temporarily alleviate symptoms. This is because squin...[Read More] Understanding Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Effects of Keratoconus
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Causes, Effects, and Recovery Options
Pseudomyopia The original myopia measurements are 625 and 650. The patient usually has a high visual demand and wears myopia control contact lenses. During regular follow-up visits, the ophthalmologist mentioned a significant increase in pseudomyopia but did not prescribe any cyc...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Can pseudomyopia recover on its own? Pseudomyopia is caused by excessive tension in the ciliary muscles of the eye. This tension may improve with appropriate rest and reduced eye strain, but it requires time and lifestyle changes. Regular visits to an ophthalmologist ar...[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Causes, Effects, and Recovery Options
Understanding Double Vision and Blurry Vision: Causes and Concerns
Diplopia, blurred vision About seven months ago, my vision was checked and I had 575 in the left eye and 600 in the right eye, with over 100 diopters of astigmatism. Currently, I am wearing daily disposable contact lenses with the appropriate prescription to control my myopia. Ho...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, it is indeed possible that they are caused by astigmatism, but other potential eye conditions, such as early-onset cataracts or keratoconus, cannot be ruled out. Visual problems caused by astigmatism may gradually worsen over time, so i...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision and Blurry Vision: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Vision Issues: Is Astigmatism the Real Culprit?
Vision problems About seven months ago, my vision was checked and I had 575 in my left eye and 600 in my right eye, with astigmatism over 100. I am currently wearing prescription daily disposable contact lenses to control my myopia. However, recently, I have noticed a significant...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Monitor the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Vision Issues: Is Astigmatism the Real Culprit?
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Glaucoma, Floaters, and Eye Strain
The sensation of light when blinking? Hello, Doctor! I have early-stage glaucoma, floaters, and myopia with a prescription of -5 to -6 diopters along with astigmatism (I have regular check-ups, and my visual field, OCT, and retinal examinations in December all showed normal resul...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The phenomenon of seeing white circles resembling eyes after blinking in the dark may be a visual afterimage. A visual afterimage refers to the persistence of a visual impression after the stimulus has been removed. In low light conditions, blinking causes the pupils ...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Glaucoma, Floaters, and Eye Strain
Understanding Eye Care: Addressing Concerns After Pupil Dilation
Inquiry for clarification? Dear Dr. Gao, Thank you very much for your previous response to my questions; I have understood everything clearly. I apologize for bothering you again, but I have a sudden issue with my eye that has caused me some concern, so I am reaching out once mo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, I would like to provide the following recommendations: Q1. It is unlikely to cause any harm. Q2. If the lower white part of the right eye (sclera) is poked or scratched, the following symptoms may occur: - Sharp pain or burning se...[Read More] Understanding Eye Care: Addressing Concerns After Pupil Dilation
Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Continuation of Inquiry #206758: Question Regarding Diplopia Dear Dr. Gao, Thank you very much for your professional response and advice regarding the "Double Vision Inquiry #206758." I will find time to have my eyes checked at an ophthalmology clinic. I would like to ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. Your understanding is generally correct. If the corneal shape is confirmed to be normal and there is a phenomenon of double vision with text, it may be caused by myopia or astigmatism. Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry, while astigmatism may prevent ligh...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Understanding Double Vision: Causes and When to Seek Help
Double vision inquiry? Hello Dr. Gao: Today I noticed that when I take off my glasses and try to see without them, my left eye experiences double vision when looking at text, as if the letters are floating and becoming two. In contrast, my right eye sees the text as a blurry mass...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there are several possibilities: 1. The double vision you experience when reading with your left eye may be caused by refractive errors. This could be due to irregularities in the corneal shape or conditions such as myopia or astigmatism. The dou...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Worsening of Astigmatism: Causes and Solutions
Astigmatism has worsened over the past three months? Hello, I would like to ask about my astigmatism, which has been 50.75 for a long time. I got new glasses at the end of December last year, and in March of this year, I noticed double vision when looking at traffic lights. Upon ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, this sudden increase in astigmatism may require further evaluation. A rapid increase in astigmatism can be associated with various factors, including changes in corneal shape, alterations in the lens, or other changes in the eye's...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Worsening of Astigmatism: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Eye Surgery for Bubble Behind the Left Eye: Risks and Recovery
There is a 2-3 mm bubble behind the left eyeball (inside the brain), causing misalignment of the eyes and resulting in strabismus (diplopia)? Hello, doctor. Recently, I had a CT scan of my brain, and the results showed that there is a 2-3 mm bubble behind my left eyeball (inside ...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
We recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Consider consulting an ophthalmologist at a major hospital. Wishing you good health. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Eye Surgery for Bubble Behind the Left Eye: Risks and Recovery
Symptoms of Intraocular Lens Displacement After Cataract Surgery
Symptoms of intraocular lens dislocation? Due to the post-operative effects of femtosecond cataract surgery, I am experiencing a shimmering image in my peripheral vision, and in dim lighting, I can see an arc in my peripheral vision as well. Currently, my vision is 0.8. The docto...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: After cataract surgery, dislocation of the intraocular lens (IOL) may present with the following symptoms: * Blurred vision * Distorted vision * Double vision * Halos * Glare If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately. A general ...[Read More] Symptoms of Intraocular Lens Displacement After Cataract Surgery
Understanding and Managing Double Vision and Astigmatism Issues
Diplopia Hello Doctor, I have been wearing glasses since middle school, but in recent years, I have been experiencing double vision, where I see overlapping images above what I am looking at. I have undergone many tests, but nothing conclusive was found. Eventually, the doctor de...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your situation, I will address your concerns as follows: 1. The significant difference in astigmatism measurements may be due to multiple factors. It could be attributed to variations in measurement techniques or differences in the location of the cornea being m...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Double Vision and Astigmatism Issues
Understanding Double Vision in Children: When to See an Eye Doctor
My daughter sees double vision above the subtitles when watching TV? My 13-year-old daughter, who does not have myopia or astigmatism, mentioned today while watching TV that when she focuses on the "white" subtitles, there are small overlapping shadows above them. She s...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It is recommended to visit an ophthalmology clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Double Vision in Children: When to See an Eye Doctor