Managing Myopia in Children: Insights on Treatment and Concerns
Myopia treatment eye drops Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask you about my child's myopia issue. My child just started junior high school and has congenital astigmatism of 200 and 175 (sometimes it changes to 225) and myopia of 525. 1. If we continue to use tropicamide 0...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello: 1. Daily use of tropicamide 0.5% can also have the effect of deepening the degree of myopia. 2. Generally, it can be used until the age of 18, and the doctor should monitor for any signs of glaucoma. 3. Suddenly stopping the medication may lead to a rebound effect; if the ...[Read More] Managing Myopia in Children: Insights on Treatment and Concerns
Understanding Eye Trauma in High Myopia: Symptoms and Next Steps
High myopia ocular impact? Hello Dr. Wang, I have over 700 degrees of myopia and have been experiencing floaters for more than two months. Today, while playing badminton, I hit my right eye, and now there is a dark shadow in the upper right corner of my right eye. It does not mov...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems you may have new symptoms of floaters. It is advisable to visit an ophthalmologist for a dilated retinal examination as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Eye Trauma in High Myopia: Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Eye Trauma: Healing Time for Bloodshot Eyes After Injury
Hemorrhage in the eye? At the end of last month, my eye was hit, and there was blood in the sclera. After an examination by a doctor, my vision was fine, and there was no retinal detachment. However, it has been a month, and although my vision is okay and I can see well, I still ...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, the recovery time is not fixed; it can range from a few days to a couple of months.[Read More] Understanding Eye Trauma: Healing Time for Bloodshot Eyes After Injury
High Myopia and Retinal Detachment: Understanding Risks and Eye Care
High myopia and retinal detachment? I am highly myopic and experienced eye pain while conducting experiments in the lab back in June. I have always known that individuals with high myopia need to undergo annual fundus examinations, but I have been avoiding this due to my fear of ...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following advice: High myopia and retinal detachment are two different conditions. Since you have undergone numerous examinations for retinal detachment and no tears have been found, ...[Read More] High Myopia and Retinal Detachment: Understanding Risks and Eye Care
Understanding Black Spots in Vision After Eye Trauma: What to Know
Regarding the appearance of black spots in the visual field after trauma? I am a person with high myopia (right eye -1350, left eye -1250). A week ago, I was in a car accident and was struck by a hard object on the brow ridge above my right eye. The next day, my right eye was com...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Since I cannot perform an actual examination, I can only suggest possible causes. You may be experiencing vitreous degeneration due to a trauma, commonly known as floaters. Floaters typically do not improve unless surgically removed, but surgery is not recommended because floater...[Read More] Understanding Black Spots in Vision After Eye Trauma: What to Know
Understanding Vision Changes After Eye Trauma and Laser Surgery
Eye trauma with a sensation of haze? Hello, I have high myopia and have experienced retinal degeneration. A few days ago, I suffered a blow to my eye and noticed numerous small black dots and thread-like objects floating in my vision. After going to the hospital, the doctor infor...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
This is another manifestation of floaters; the vitreous body and retina are in contact during adolescence, but they can separate due to aging, high myopia, or trauma. During this separation, a small number of individuals may experience retinal tears or detachment. After vitreous ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Changes After Eye Trauma and Laser Surgery