Can You Apply for Disability Due to Monocular Diplopia?
Can monocular diplopia qualify for disability benefits? Three years ago, I experienced a brainstem hemorrhage, which resulted in double vision in my left eye (the right eye is normal). I need to close one eye to see clearly when looking at screens or reading books and numbers. I ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: I apologize, but according to current regulations, visual impairment is not eligible for application. You may inquire with the Rehabilitation Department or Neurology Department to see if it is possible.[Read More] Can You Apply for Disability Due to Monocular Diplopia?
Managing Eye Fatigue: Tips for Relief and Treatment Options
Eye fatigue Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I have a long-term issue that I have not been able to resolve, and I would like to seek your advice. I am 28 years old and have myopia of about -7 diopters. Over the past five years, I have experienced multiple symptom...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If you have already consulted with ophthalmology and orthopedics, please follow your physician's recommendations for follow-up care. Additionally, I have a few suggestions for you: 1. Adjust your work habits: Prolonged use of computers, reading, and using mobile dev...[Read More] Managing Eye Fatigue: Tips for Relief and Treatment Options
Understanding and Managing Double Vision: Causes and Solutions
Regarding binocular diplopia? Hello Doctor: Last month, due to work-related factors, I noticed that I was experiencing double vision in both eyes, where objects appear as two parallel images. A monocular test showed normal results. Occasionally, I experience double vision in dail...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Mr. Green Tea: It is possible that poor focus could lead to double vision or ghosting. I recommend checking your eye alignment to see if there is any strabismus. If not, it may be a focusing issue, and you might want to consider glasses to help improve it. Dr. Ho Chien-Hsie...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Double Vision: Causes and Solutions
Understanding and Addressing Double Vision: A Patient's Guide
Regarding the issue of binocular diplopia? Hello Doctor: In the past month or two, I have been experiencing double vision in certain situations. I have seen an ophthalmologist, but no abnormalities were found. The problem initially arose when I was focusing straight ahead at work...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: I cannot determine your condition, but based on your description, focusing on pen A while looking at pen B causes double vision, and vice versa. This is a completely normal phenomenon; everyone experiences this, so there is no need for concern. Here are some possible cause...[Read More] Understanding and Addressing Double Vision: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Eye Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Foreign body in the eye inquiry? If the eye is struck by a foreign object, is it guaranteed that there will be immediate pain and sensation? Today, while showering, the water pressure was unstable, and there were instances of sudden bursts of water. The showerhead's outer ca...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Typically, if the eye is struck by a foreign object, one may experience pain, discomfort, and possibly tearing at the moment; however, this is not absolute, as individual responses can vary, and pain may be masked, leading to unawareness. If an incident similar to being st...[Read More] Understanding Eye Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
How Soon After Cataract Surgery Can You Safely Get Pregnant?
How long after cataract surgery for high myopia can one conceive? Hello, Doctor. Due to my high myopia, several years ago my intraocular pressure was normal, but I had a defect in the upper left part of my right eye, so I have been continuously using glaucoma eye drops. My left e...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If your ophthalmologist believes that cataract surgery is not urgently needed, you can address it after childbirth. Continuous follow-up examinations should pose minimal risk. However, it is possible that the cataract may worsen during pregnancy, leading to poor vision, wh...[Read More] How Soon After Cataract Surgery Can You Safely Get Pregnant?
Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Effects at Close Distances
Seeing double images of an object occurs when there is a certain distance between them? When seriously focusing on an object more than 2 centimeters away for over 5 seconds, it appears as two objects. However, if the target is within 2 centimeters, the left, middle, and right por...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Your condition may be caused by an inappropriate prescription for your glasses, leading to focusing issues, or there may be a problem with the alignment of your eyes. The first step would be to consider adjusting your glasses. If that does not help, you may need to visit an ophth...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Effects at Close Distances
Understanding Blurry Vision in One Eye: Causes and Solutions
Blurred vision in one eye? Hello, doctor. I have high myopia (my left eye has better unaided vision than my right eye). Originally, my right eye prescription was insufficient. After getting new glasses, my right eye is clearer than my left eye. However, during a patch test recent...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, this may be due to the prescription of your new glasses or other issues. Additionally, the prescription of the new glasses may not fully match your vision needs, or there could be manufacturing issues with the lenses, such as wear or u...[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision in One Eye: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Uncertain issues with the eyes? It seems that after the summer vacation in ninth grade, I started experiencing an issue with my eyes that I didn't have before. When I focus on an object, the background appears doubled, similar to a ghosting effect. However, I can still focus...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This phenomenon is normal and happens to everyone. Since we have two eyes, when the foreground is fused by both eyes, we see only one image. However, the background is viewed separately by each eye, resulting in two shadows. The reverse is also true. You can test this phen...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Understanding Astigmatism: Double Vision and Monocular Suppression
Astigmatism issues? If one eye has astigmatism, it can cause double vision, or diplopia. However, it may also lead to monocular suppression, where the brain ignores the visual input from the astigmatic eye. When using only the affected eye, double vision may be experienced, but w...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: When you look with one eye, you may see double vision or a blurred image, but when you use both eyes, the coordination between them usually eliminates the double vision. However, if your astigmatism is severe, you may still experience double vision.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism: Double Vision and Monocular Suppression
Understanding Strabismus and Double Vision After Eye Injury
Strabismus and double vision? Dr. Chen, I had a motorcycle accident at the end of May last year, and the neurosurgeon at Cheng Kung University said there was a hematoma pressing on the third cranial nerve of my left eye, causing my left eyeball to shift downward and my eyelid to ...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello, Xiaoxuan: We apologize for the inconvenience, as we are unable to provide an online response without a personal examination. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Strabismus and Double Vision After Eye Injury
Understanding Blurred Vision in One Eye: Causes and Concerns
Unilateral blurred vision? Hello, doctor. In the past two days, I have noticed that one eye has blurred vision and diplopia. When I am not wearing my glasses, I see light spreading out in a circular pattern. The other eye is normal. I currently have elevated intraocular pressure ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If you have elevated intraocular pressure along with blurred vision in one eye, double vision, and light appearing to scatter in a circular pattern, this may be due to corneal edema caused by high eye pressure. It is advisable to seek medical attention promptly for an exam...[Read More] Understanding Blurred Vision in One Eye: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Double Vision and Astigmatism: Common Questions Answered
Diplopia Astigmatism Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions. My diplopia is caused by astigmatism. 1. Initially, I had astigmatism (diplopia) in my left eye, while my right eye was unaffected. When I close my right eye and watch television, I see a significant double...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It is likely a phenomenon of astigmatism; it is recommended to seek medical examination.[Read More] Understanding Double Vision and Astigmatism: Common Questions Answered
Understanding Astigmatism: Why Double Vision Occurs and Its Effects
Ghosting Astigmatism Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions. My diplopia is caused by astigmatism. 1. Initially, I had astigmatism (diplopia) in my left eye, while my right eye was unaffected. When I close my right eye and watch TV, I see a noticeable double image (l...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. It is possible that your dominant eye is the right eye, so when you look with your right eye, you may overlook this phenomenon. 2. Due to optical properties, the farther away the distance, the greater the separation of the overlapping images, which is normal.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism: Why Double Vision Occurs and Its Effects
Understanding Double Vision and Astigmatism: Key Insights
Diplopia Astigmatism Hello, Doctor. Recently, I'm not sure if my astigmatism is causing my double vision. I have two questions to ask you. 1. Why is my double vision less noticeable when looking at things up close? For example, when I look at my phone closely, I hardly fee...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Astigmatism becomes more pronounced with distance. There are many causes of astigmatism, primarily genetic factors, but environmental factors such as reading habits, insufficient lighting, frequent eye rubbing, and squinting also play a role. It is recommended that you vis...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision and Astigmatism: Key Insights
Understanding and Treating Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Solutions
Monocular diplopia Doctor, I have double vision in my right eye. When I look with both eyes, the double vision becomes more pronounced the farther away I look. Is this condition treatable?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Monocular diplopia is likely due to refractive errors, particularly astigmatism. Other possible causes include corneal disorders, cataracts, lens dislocation, iris atrophy, and vitreoretinal diseases. It is recommended that you visit an ophthalmologist for an examination t...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Next Steps
Monocular diplopia Hello doctor, I recently visited three or four medical institutions, including Cheng Kung University and clinics, but they couldn't determine the cause of my double vision in the left eye. When I look with my left eye alone, I experience double vision, and...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Monocular diplopia is likely not a neurological issue, but rather a refractive error, particularly astigmatism. Other potential causes include corneal disorders, cataracts, lens dislocation, iris atrophy, and vitreoretinal diseases. I recommend consulting with your examini...[Read More] Understanding Monocular Diplopia: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Nighttime Ghosting in High Myopia: Causes and Solutions
In the evening, I see a double image at the bottom of the screen with a black background and white text in my left eye? Hello, Doctor. I have high myopia, with my left eye around -900 and my right eye around -700. I didn't pay much attention to it before, but a few days ago,...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This situation is likely caused by astigmatism. If there is only double vision without affecting your overall vision, it may not be necessary to change your glasses. However, if this condition impacts your vision or causes disturbances, you should consider getting new glas...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Ghosting in High Myopia: Causes and Solutions
Exploring Treatment Options for Double Vision Due to Left Eye Nerve Damage
Diplopia due to impaired focusing caused by injury to the left optic nerve? Hello Doctor, the patient is my mother. She underwent surgery for a brain tumor last year. The tumor compressed her left optic nerve, resulting in damage to the optic nerve after the surgery, causing her ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Inability to open the eyelid may be due to paralysis of the third cranial nerve, which can also cause misalignment of the extraocular muscles leading to double vision. Currently, there may not be any aggressive treatment options available, and we can only observe to see if...[Read More] Exploring Treatment Options for Double Vision Due to Left Eye Nerve Damage
Understanding Diplopia: Causes and Solutions for Double Vision
Eye problems Hello, Dr. Gao. My father is 76 years old and currently sees one object as two, but his vision is normal when using one eye. This phenomenon has been occurring for almost a year. He has undergone examinations at Kaohsiung Medical University, including evaluations by ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello JoJo: This is likely diplopia, which is caused by a lack of coordination in the extraocular muscles. It may be due to a temporary issue with a small blood vessel or nerve somewhere. If the examination shows no problems, allow it to gradually heal on its own; it may slowly i...[Read More] Understanding Diplopia: Causes and Solutions for Double Vision