Understanding High Myopia: Impact on Retina and Visual Perception
High myopia with enlarged blind spots and retinal degeneration issues? Hello, Doctor. I previously inquired about the issues related to high myopia and the expansion of blind spots, and I have a few more questions I would like to ask: 1. During a previous eye examination, you m...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Retinal thinning and brightness perception: High myopia can indeed lead to retinal thinning, particularly around the macula. Thinning of the retina may affect the distribution and function of photoreceptor cells, thereby impacting visual quality. The macular region is...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Impact on Retina and Visual Perception
Understanding Eye Floaters and Bright Spots: A Guide for Diabetics
Bright spots in the eyes? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have diabetes with a current HbA1c of 6.2. I am experiencing floaters and mild cataracts, and I would like to ask you some questions. Thank you. 1. Can I apply warm compresses and massage my eyes with elevated intraocular pressure, ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. High intraocular pressure, mild cataracts, and floaters: Generally, mild warm compresses can help relieve eye fatigue, but excessive massage should be avoided to prevent pressure on the eyeball, especially in patients with high intraocular pressure or cataracts. 2. F...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters and Bright Spots: A Guide for Diabetics
Understanding Black Shadows in Fundus Photography: What You Need to Know
Fundus photography in health check-up reports? Hello, my eye examination report indicates that there are no significant abnormalities in the fundus photography. However, I noticed a dark spot on the right side of the fundus image of my left eye, while the image of my right eye sh...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the fundus photography report shows no abnormalities, but there is a shadow on the right side of the image of the left eye. This situation may be caused by several factors: 1. Photography technique issues: During fundus photography, if there is a...[Read More] Understanding Black Shadows in Fundus Photography: What You Need to Know
Understanding Dark Spots in Fundus Photography: What You Need to Know
Fundus photography in health check-up reports? Hello, my eye examination report indicates that there are no significant abnormalities in the fundus photography. However, I noticed a dark shadow on the right side of the image of my left eye, while there is none in the right eye&#x...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the fundus photography report shows no abnormalities, but there is a shadow on the right side of the image of the left eye. This situation may be caused by several factors: 1. Photography technique issues: During fundus photography, if there is a...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots in Fundus Photography: What You Need to Know
Understanding Intraocular Pressure: Myths and Facts Explained
Intraocular pressure issues? 1. You previously mentioned that the instrument for measuring intraocular pressure assesses the aqueous humor. If elevated intraocular pressure is caused by muscle tension in the eye, can it still be detected? 2. I found online that the tonometry dev...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The relationship between intraocular pressure measurement and ocular muscle tension: The instruments used to measure intraocular pressure primarily assess the pressure of the aqueous humor. Ocular muscle tension generally does not directly affect aqueous humor pressur...[Read More] Understanding Intraocular Pressure: Myths and Facts Explained
Understanding Eye Discomfort: Is It Acute Glaucoma?
Eye strain? I apologize, but last night around midnight, I noticed that my eyeball felt as hard as my forehead, with fluctuating pressure and a sensation of headache and nausea. I researched online and found information about acute glaucoma, but my eyes feel fine now. Could this ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the sensation of hardness in your eyes and forehead last night, accompanied by headache and nausea, could indeed be related to acute glaucoma. However, there may be other causes as well. Acute glaucoma typically presents with the following sympto...[Read More] Understanding Eye Discomfort: Is It Acute Glaucoma?
Should You See an Eye Doctor After Water Splashing in Your Eyes?
Water splashed into the eyes during rinsing? While washing dishes, the water pressure from the pump was very strong, causing water to splash onto the dishes and then up into my eyes. There was no redness or pain, but it startled me because it happened twice. I just feel shocked; ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you got water splashed in your eyes while washing dishes, and there is no redness or pain. Generally, if your eyes feel comfortable and your vision has not changed, there should not be a significant issue. It is common for water to enter the eyes...[Read More] Should You See an Eye Doctor After Water Splashing in Your Eyes?
Should You See a Doctor for Hard Eyes? Understanding Glaucoma Risks
Eye strain? Doctor, I apologize for the interruption. I recently researched online and found that hard eyeballs could be a sign of glaucoma. My eyes feel hard, and although I have been feeling nauseous, I usually experience that. I don't have any other discomfort. Should I s...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing eye strain and a sensation of hardness in your eyeball, which are indeed symptoms that require attention. Increased hardness of the eyeball may indicate elevated intraocular pressure, which is one of the potential signs of glaucoma. If glaucoma i...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Hard Eyes? Understanding Glaucoma Risks
What to Do If a Barber Brushes Your Hair into Your Eye?
If a hairdresser accidentally brushes against the eyeball while styling hair, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Stay Calm**: Try to remain calm to avoid further irritation. 2. **Do Not Rub the Eye**: Avoid rubbing the eye, as this can cause more damage. 3. **Flus...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: First, please relax. It seems that there are no immediate signs of obvious external injury or changes in vision, which is a good sign. However, given your high myopia and thinning of the macula, it is still important to proceed with caution. Here are some recommendations: ...[Read More] What to Do If a Barber Brushes Your Hair into Your Eye?
Understanding Eye Ultrasound: Safety and What to Expect
Ocular ultrasound examination Hello, Doctor: Today, I noticed a brief appearance of a white fog and went to see an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist performed an ultrasound examination to check for floaters and applied anesthetic drops before the procedure. I felt no discomfor...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Safety of Ocular Ultrasound Examination Ocular ultrasound examination is a very safe and commonly used diagnostic tool for assessing the internal structures of the eye, such as the vitreous body, retina, and optic nerve. This technique utilizes high-frequency sound ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Ultrasound: Safety and What to Expect
Does Repeated Eye Pressure Testing Damage Your Eyes?
Does repeated use of the tonometer for eye pressure testing harm the eyeball? I was very sensitive and kept blinking during the eye pressure test, which frustrated the optometrist. They forcibly held my eyelids open and sprayed the anesthetic multiple times—at least six times. I ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The air puff tonometer used for measuring intraocular pressure is a non-invasive method that primarily utilizes a small stream of air to measure eye pressure. Generally, this instrument does not cause harm to the eyeball even with multiple puffs. 1. Will multiple air puffs...[Read More] Does Repeated Eye Pressure Testing Damage Your Eyes?
Understanding Conjunctival Issues: When to See an Eye Doctor
Conjunctival issues? Hello Doctor, today something dirty got into my eye, so I went to look in the mirror. After pulling down my lower eyelid of the right eye, I noticed a few small round bumps in a deeper area of the conjunctiva (the area that is closer to the eyeball after pull...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Based on your description and the situation depicted in the image, the small round bump you have noticed on your lower eyelid conjunctiva could be caused by several different factors. 1. Allergic conjunctivitis: In this case, the conjunctiva m...[Read More] Understanding Conjunctival Issues: When to See an Eye Doctor
Understanding Eye Pressure Measurement: Is Hardness a Reliable Indicator?
Intraocular pressure measurement It is commonly stated online that a hard eyeball indicates high intraocular pressure. Is this a valid method of measurement?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Discussions about intraocular pressure (IOP) found online may lead to misunderstandings. The hardness of the eyeball is indeed related to IOP, but assessing IOP solely by palpating the eyeball is not accurate. Intraocular pressure is an indicator of the pressure of the int...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pressure Measurement: Is Hardness a Reliable Indicator?
Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters, Flashes, and Dry Eyes Explained
Flashes, eye problems? Hello Doctor, thank you for answering some of my questions previously. I really appreciate it. I have floaters and wear orthokeratology lenses. I have some additional questions I would like to ask: 1. Recently, when I stare at a screen for a long time, I ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Seeing a flash of light when staring at a screen: This situation may be related to eye fatigue or visual overstimulation. When you focus on a screen for an extended period, the photoreceptors in the retina may produce brief visual afterimages, which is a normal phenom...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters, Flashes, and Dry Eyes Explained
Concerns About Antibiotic Resistance and Ocular Conditions
Concerns about drug resistance and special diseases? 1. I used the Betamethasone eye ointment only 4 times (before bed for 4 days) and the Chloramphenicol eye drops 5 times (5 drops over 5 days). The main symptoms of photophobia, eye moisture, and the sensation of a foreign body ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Concerns about antibiotic resistance: Based on your description, the frequency of using Betamethasone eye ointment and Chloramphenicol eye drops is relatively low, which suggests a lower risk of developing antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance typically arises fro...[Read More] Concerns About Antibiotic Resistance and Ocular Conditions
Understanding Blurry Vision: Insights on Retinal Health and Nerve Myelin
Blurred vision (Sequence 208652) Hello Dr. Gao, Today I had an ophthalmology appointment where I underwent OCT and dilated fundus examination. Everything is normal except for the peripheral retina in my right eye, which is thinner (the doctor mentioned it resembles that of some...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Myopia patients exhibit posterior elongation of the eyeball due to an increase in axial length, leading to degeneration of the choroid and retina surrounding the optic nerve. This is a common occurrence and should not be a cause for concern. Optic Nerve Myelination refer...[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision: Insights on Retinal Health and Nerve Myelin
Post-Sty Surgery Concerns: Understanding Discomfort and Recovery
Post-operative issues after chalazion surgery? After the fourth day post-sty surgery, I have been following the doctor's instructions to take antibiotics and apply ointment, but I still feel significant discomfort in my eye, including sensations of soreness, pain, dryness, a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, after chalazion surgery, it is common to experience some discomfort in the eye, such as swelling, pain, soreness, and dryness, which are all normal phenomena. Typically, these symptoms will gradually subside within about a week post-surgery. The symptom...[Read More] Post-Sty Surgery Concerns: Understanding Discomfort and Recovery
Understanding Eyeball Polyps: Symptoms, Treatment, and Contact Lens Safety
Pterygium on the eye? Hello, I have something on my eyeball that resembles a conjunctival cyst or a pterygium, looking like a white polyp with faint pinkish blood vessels. It is located on the outer part of the sclera, adhering to the lower inner eyelid. I generally don't fe...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, this may be a cyst or pterygium on the surface of the eye, which is a growth that forms on the eyeball or conjunctiva and is usually benign. However, a definitive diagnosis requires an examination by an ophthalmologist to rule out other...[Read More] Understanding Eyeball Polyps: Symptoms, Treatment, and Contact Lens Safety
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
Can Eye Protrusion Be Reversed? Understanding Myopia and Treatment Options
Can bulging eyes be restored? I have myopia with a prescription of -3.00 diopters in my left eye and -3.75 diopters in my right eye. It seems that my eyelids have thickened along with my myopia, transitioning from double eyelids to more of a monolid appearance. Is this related to...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Your myopia (left eye -300 degrees, right eye -375 degrees) may affect the appearance of your eyelids, but this is not a common phenomenon. Typically, higher degrees of myopia may cause the eyeball to protrude slightly, which can lead to the eyelids appearing thicker or ch...[Read More] Can Eye Protrusion Be Reversed? Understanding Myopia and Treatment Options