How to Properly Apply Eye Ointment for Inflammation Treatment
Eye ointment The doctor prescribed me a topical ointment called "Wenake" for my eye inflammation. Should I apply it on the outside of my eye (the swollen eyelid) or on the inside (the inflamed area of the eye)? Thank you.
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Winna Koto eye ointment is an ointment that can be applied inside the eye. Based on your description, it should be used within the eye. Wishing you good health.[Read More] How to Properly Apply Eye Ointment for Inflammation Treatment
Understanding Eyelid Drooping: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Ptosis Hello, Dr. Gao. I was once your patient, and today I would like to inquire on behalf of my sister. About a month ago, she experienced discomfort in her right eye and visited an ophthalmologist near her home in Taipei, who diagnosed her with eye inflammation and provided tr...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, uveitis should not have a direct relationship with ptosis. If it is due to conjunctivitis, it may cause redness and swelling of the eyelids, leading to drooping of the eyelids; this condition should improve as the inflammation subsides. Besides myasthenia gravis, there are...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Drooping: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Eye Pain and Excessive Tear Production
Pain in the inner corner of the eye and tearing? In the past two days, I've been experiencing a slight pain in the inner corner of my left eye when I blink. There is also increased tear production in the left eye, making the area feel moist. Additionally, there is a sensatio...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Chronic eye inflammation, foreign bodies in the eye (including conjunctival concretions), dry eye syndrome, elevated intraocular pressure (suspected glaucoma), and excessive eye fatigue, among others, could all potentially lead to the symptoms you mentioned. It would...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain and Excessive Tear Production
Understanding Persistent Eye Symptoms: Allergies or Cataracts?
Eyelid swelling and redness? My grandmother is in her seventies and has been experiencing tearing. After an examination by an ophthalmologist, the doctor recommended cataract surgery. It has been nearly a year, and her tearing has not improved. Additionally, her eyelids are itchy...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Eye allergies are caused by individual predispositions and typically recur, but they usually do not significantly affect vision. During flare-ups, antihistamines can be used. However, the use of immunosuppressants is generally not recommended due to their significant side effects...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Eye Symptoms: Allergies or Cataracts?
Understanding Red Spots on the Eye: Causes and Treatment Options
A small red spot has appeared in the eye? I have small red spots on the sides of the pupils of both my left and right eyes, which have been present for about 4-5 years. I previously experienced eye inflammation and had conjunctivitis. I also had episodes of severe eye pain lastin...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: Based on the description, it seems to be a pterygium or a pinguecula on the conjunctiva, which is a benign proliferation of conjunctival tissue. It can cause recurrent redness and swelling, gradually enlarging, and generally only affects appearance. However, if it grows to...[Read More] Understanding Red Spots on the Eye: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Mydriatics and Contact Lens Use in Eye Care
Pupil Dilation Agents and Contact Lenses Hello Dr. Chang: I would like to ask at what age the effects of mydriatic agents typically diminish? Additionally, for someone who has worn contact lenses for an extended period of over 3 to 4 years, will they have difficulty adjusting to ...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Pupil-dilating eye drops are generally used until puberty, but if myopia continues to worsen, it may be necessary to use them into the twenties, with significant individual variation. When wearing contact lenses, there is no issue with pupillary distance, so it may take a few day...[Read More] Understanding Mydriatics and Contact Lens Use in Eye Care
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
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?
Understanding the Discomfort of Contact Lenses: Causes and Solutions
Contact lenses Hello, doctor: I sometimes feel a sense of separation as if my contact lenses are about to fall out shortly after putting them on. What could be the reason for this? Am I not suitable for wearing contact lenses? Thank you.
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Hello: If you feel like your contact lenses are about to fall out after wearing them for a while, there are two possible reasons. First, the lenses may be old and dirty, resulting in decreased water content and oxygen permeability, which can cause the lenses to dry out and become...[Read More] Understanding the Discomfort of Contact Lenses: Causes and Solutions
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
Effective Tips to Prevent Eye Inflammation for Contact Lens Users
How to prevent inflammation? I would like to ask why my eyes frequently become inflamed (I wear contact lenses). Sometimes they itch, and if I scratch them, my eyelids become swollen, the whites of my eyes turn red with blood vessels, and my eyes also become very red. Additionall...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Subject: How to Prevent Inflammation. Explanation: If the inflammation is simple, meaning it is not associated with contact lenses, it may still cause inflammation and itching, which can be treated with medication. However, if it is related to contact lenses, it is usually due to...[Read More] Effective Tips to Prevent Eye Inflammation for Contact Lens Users