Understanding Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Contact Lens Users
Blurred vision Hello Doctor: I recently got new glasses and soft contact lenses, with vision of 7-8 diopters and astigmatism of L:150 and R:200. Based on past experiences, contact lenses never seem to fit perfectly on the first try, and I have already changed them three times thi...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Dear Friend, Hello. Since Dr. Liu Jing-Hsien is currently abroad, Dr. Chang Tsung-Chi will be responding in his place. Based on your description, we will consider insufficient tear production as the primary suspect. Insufficient tear production is also known as dry eye syndrome....[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Contact Lens Users
Understanding Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Eye Pressure Tests
Could you please clarify your question, doctor? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my conjunctivitis, which has been persistent for a while, causing severe soreness in my eyes! How can I resolve this? How many days should I use the eye drops? Sometimes when I visit the opht...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of conjunctivitis, including dry eye syndrome, bacterial, viral, or allergic reactions. It is essential to have a diagnosis from an ophthalmologist, who can then provide treatment based on the underlying cause. The prescribed eye drops may need to be ...[Read More] Understanding Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Eye Pressure Tests
Managing Light Sensitivity: Tips for Your Wedding Day
Photophobia Hello, Doctor: I have a strong sensitivity to light. Indoor lighting is generally okay, but I am getting married soon, and the banquet will have bright spotlights and follow lights, which will likely be very bright. I would like to know if there are any eye drops that...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Dear Miss Gui, First of all, congratulations on becoming a bride! Regarding your concern about light sensitivity, it is advisable to consult a physician to determine if you have dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, or any other conditions that can be improved. If everything is fin...[Read More] Managing Light Sensitivity: Tips for Your Wedding Day
Causes and Solutions for Red Eyes: Beyond Contact Lens Issues
Redness in the eyes - not caused by contact lenses? For some unknown reason, my eyes suddenly became filled with red veins. What could be the cause? How can I alleviate this?
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Based on your description, it seems that you are experiencing an increase in blood vessels in your eyes (conjunctival injection) under normal circumstances. First, we should understand which eye conditions can cause an increase in blood vessels (conjunctival injectio...[Read More] Causes and Solutions for Red Eyes: Beyond Contact Lens Issues
Essential Tips for Wearing Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Regarding the use of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses..? Hello Dr. Feng, I am a wearer of rigid gas permeable contact lenses. May I ask if it is okay to rinse the lenses with regular tap water before wearing them? Or can I use saline solution? (I recall that saline solu...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: Hard contact lenses should not be rinsed with tap water, as it may contain amoebic protozoa and other pathogens that can cause corneal ulcers. Saline solution can be used to rinse the lenses, but it is prone to contamination and may carry viruses. Using a preservative solu...[Read More] Essential Tips for Wearing Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Dealing with Discomfort: Issues with Contact Lens Wear
Issues with Wearing Contact Lenses Dear Dr. Chang, I wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses, but every time I put them on, my eyes often feel itchy. Initially, my vision becomes blurry with each blink, and then it clears up. I usually apply lubricating eye drops, but they only ...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses can shift slightly after blinking, which may cause a few seconds of blurred vision. This movement facilitates tear exchange and allows for better oxygen permeability, which is one reason why RGP lenses have a higher oxygen transmissibility...[Read More] Dealing with Discomfort: Issues with Contact Lens Wear
Understanding Vision Restoration Surgery: Risks and Costs Explained
I have heard of vision restoration surgery? I have heard about vision correction surgery. Are there any side effects? Is it very expensive?
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
1. Vision correction surgery refers to laser refractive surgery for myopia. Currently, the risks associated with this type of surgery are quite low. 2. The most common postoperative complication is temporary dry eye syndrome, which may last for about six months to a year. If you ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Restoration Surgery: Risks and Costs Explained
Managing Glaucoma: Concerns About Stopping Eye Medication
I want to stop my glaucoma medication? Hello, I have been informed by my doctor since April 19, 2003, that I have elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) (right eye 21, left eye 20), which may indicate glaucoma. I started using medication (Timolol 2%). After that, except for the fi...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello, you may have low-tension glaucoma. Some doctors believe that an intraocular pressure of 12 mmHg is safe, while others consider 14-15 mmHg to be safe. The side effects of medications can include dry eyes, but this is not common with these two types of eye drops. The managem...[Read More] Managing Glaucoma: Concerns About Stopping Eye Medication
Can Glaucoma and Other Eye Conditions Be Fully Cured?
Is glaucoma treatable? Which of the following conditions—glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism—can be completely cured? Thank you! ^^
Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
The diseases you are asking about cannot be completely cured like a cold, but their symptoms can be managed or complications reduced, thereby achieving health care goals.[Read More] Can Glaucoma and Other Eye Conditions Be Fully Cured?
Understanding Dry Eyes: Allergies or Inflammation?
Dry eyes A month or two ago, I visited an ophthalmologist due to dry eyes. The doctor mentioned that my eyes were somewhat inflamed and prescribed steroid eye drops. After using them, my condition seemed to improve a bit, but recently I've started to feel dry again, and ther...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello~ Dry eyes are a subjective symptom. If an examination by a physician reveals that tear production is adequate, then dry eye syndrome can be ruled out. Discomfort may be caused by conjunctivitis, and allergies can lead to itchy eyes, often occurring in individuals who also h...[Read More] Understanding Dry Eyes: Allergies or Inflammation?
Morning Eye Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Relief Strategies
Waking up in the morning and experiencing pain as soon as you open your eyes? Hello, three years ago, I started experiencing eye pain due to my extremely busy and overworked schedule. Initially, the pain would occur in the afternoon when I was more fatigued, and it was very inten...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the cause of your eye pain and discomfort is likely corneal erosion. There are many reasons that can lead to corneal erosion, and dry eye syndrome is one of them. Due to insufficient tear production, corneal cells can dry out and die, resulting i...[Read More] Morning Eye Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Relief Strategies
Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters: When to Seek Help
Occasional flashes of light in the eyes? Hello, doctor. Since I was young, I have noticed some gray strands floating in my right eye (possibly floaters). Later, I developed myopia, which is now around -800 diopters (with over -100 diopters of astigmatism). The symptoms persist, a...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Actually, if there is a detailed examination after dilation, it is not necessarily required to change doctors. However, if there are "lightning" type visual disturbances, it may be necessary to have follow-up appointments every one to two weeks, as this indicates that t...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms and Natural Recovery Options
I seem to have dry eye syndrome? 1. I used to use the computer quite intensively, and I had a CRT monitor. About a year and a half ago, I started feeling that my eyes were dry, and I would blink frequently or blink very hard, which looks quite funny. Could this be dry eye syndrom...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello, the symptoms of dry eye syndrome include subjective feelings of dryness, photophobia, pain, as well as objective findings such as conjunctival redness and corneal erosion. If you experience similar symptoms, you should see an ophthalmologist for a thorough examination. In ...[Read More] Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms and Natural Recovery Options
Persistent Eye Irritation: Seeking the Right Specialist for Treatment
There is a foreign body protrusion on the sclera, and the eye is filled with blood vessels? Hello Doctor! Currently, there is a protrusion in the sclera of my left eye, which is filled with blood vessels. When the foreign body was not yet prominently protruding (just eye redness)...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello Carrie: You mentioned that there is a protrusion on the sclera of your left eye with blood vessels over it, and that the appearance of these blood vessels varies. Possible causes include: 1. Degenerative changes accompanied by inflammatory phenomena. 2. Scarring reactions f...[Read More] Persistent Eye Irritation: Seeking the Right Specialist for Treatment
Can Nasolacrimal Duct Surgery Alleviate Dry Eye Symptoms?
Can nasolacrimal duct surgery improve dry eye syndrome? Hello Dr. Feng, I am a patient suffering from severe dry eye syndrome. A doctor once mentioned that my nasolacrimal duct is too large, causing tears to drain too quickly and contributing to my dry eye symptoms. That doctor ...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: There are many treatment options for dry eye syndrome, including artificial tears and punctal occlusion, which help improve tear quality for patients with dry eyes. These methods can be used in combination, and the required dosage and approach vary from person to person. T...[Read More] Can Nasolacrimal Duct Surgery Alleviate Dry Eye Symptoms?
Morning Eye Opening Difficulty: Causes and Solutions for Seniors
In the morning, I am unable to open my eyes and need to massage them with my hands to get them open? Hello Doctor: My mother is in her 50s, and she has told me that recently, when she wakes up in the morning, she is unable to open her eyes and has to massage the area around her e...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Xiaoshan: Your mother's symptoms are very similar to those of patients with insufficient tear secretion. During sleep, the eyes do not blink, leading to poor tear exchange, and if there is insufficient tear production, the symptoms can become severe, resulting in dryn...[Read More] Morning Eye Opening Difficulty: Causes and Solutions for Seniors
Understanding Macular Degeneration: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Macular degeneration Hello Dr. Chang, I am a person with high myopia. For the past one to two years, my vision tests have not been able to reach 1.0. Even with stronger lenses, I can only see 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in the other. However, when looking at the eye chart, it's ...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses are indeed healthier for the eyes, but they have the drawback of causing a significant foreign body sensation. Additionally, in the afternoon, a layer of lipids can form on the lenses, preventing tears from adhering properly, which leads t...[Read More] Understanding Macular Degeneration: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
How Dry Eye Syndrome Affects Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Additional impacts of dry eye syndrome? Dear Dr. Yu-Wei, I have been troubled by the following condition for a long time. I am part of the high myopia group, with an average prescription of around -750 diopters in both eyes. When I visited a clinic not far from my home, the doct...
Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
Dry eye syndrome typically does not affect floaters, as they are two distinct conditions. However, dry eye syndrome can indeed cause eye fatigue and blurred vision, which can be alleviated with artificial tears or warm compresses applied to the eyes.[Read More] How Dry Eye Syndrome Affects Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Understanding Discomfort with Rigid Contact Lenses for High Myopia
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses Dear Doctor, I haven't worn contact lenses for a year. Previously, I used soft lenses, but recently I switched to rigid gas permeable lenses, as I've heard they are better for people with high myopia like me. However, after wearing th...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are indeed healthier for the eyes, but they have the drawback of causing a significant foreign body sensation. Additionally, in the afternoon, a layer of lipids can form on the lenses, preventing tears from adhering properly and leading to blurr...[Read More] Understanding Discomfort with Rigid Contact Lenses for High Myopia
Persistent Eye Inflammation: What to Do After Six Months of Treatment?
Keratitis has been treated for six months, but inflammation is still present? I have been experiencing eye inflammation for six months, and my eyes continue to feel uncomfortable. I have seen doctors regularly during this time, but the discomfort persists. There has been continuo...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of keratitis, including contact lenses, dry eye syndrome, and infectious diseases, which can lead to inflammation and discomfort in the eyes. Symptoms may include increased discharge, a foreign body sensation, and tearing. Based on this overview alone...[Read More] Persistent Eye Inflammation: What to Do After Six Months of Treatment?