Understanding Eye Discomfort: Dryness, Inflammation, and Glaucoma Risks
Fundus examination, dry eyes? Hello Doctor, since January of this year, I have been experiencing dryness, tightness, and a feeling of pressure in my eyes. Artificial tears have not been effective. My eyesight is approximately 700 degrees in both eyes. I proactively asked my docto...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Congenital Thinner Cornea or Optic Nerve: Some individuals may be born with a thinner cornea or optic nerve than normal. This can be due to genetic factors or individual variations and does not necessarily indicate a disease. However, it may increase the risk of certa...[Read More] Understanding Eye Discomfort: Dryness, Inflammation, and Glaucoma Risks
Understanding Chronic Conjunctivitis: Links to Floaters and Dry Eye Issues
Chronic conjunctival inflammation and issues related to floaters and dry eye syndrome? Hello Doctor: 1. I started experiencing dry eyes and photophobia around March of this year. After an examination at a major hospital, I was diagnosed with chronic giant papillary conjunctivit...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Causes of Chronic Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis: Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis is often associated with contact lens wear, but it can also be caused by foreign bodies in the eyelid (such as sutures or prosthetic eyes). Even if you do not wear contact lenses ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Conjunctivitis: Links to Floaters and Dry Eye Issues
Managing Eye Fatigue and Presbyopia: Solutions for Microscope Users
Eye fatigue and presbyopia? Hello, doctor! I have hyperopia with +1.65 in my left eye and +0.75 in my right eye, along with presbyopia. My ophthalmologist recommended +2.00 reading glasses. Currently, my job requires me to look through a microscope, but I still find it difficult ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you are experiencing hyperopia and presbyopia, and despite using reading glasses, you still feel unclear vision and heaviness in your eyelids, which affects your daily work. This situation requires careful analysis and adjustment. Here are some s...[Read More] Managing Eye Fatigue and Presbyopia: Solutions for Microscope Users
Managing Keratoconus and Glaucoma: Hot Compresses and Treatment Options
Keratoconus Hello, Doctor! I'm sorry to bother you again. I would like to ask you: 1. Can individuals diagnosed with keratoconus and glaucoma use warm compresses? I found that it is generally not recommended, but many people in the community are using them. If it is not ad...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issue of warm compresses: Essentially, as long as the temperature does not exceed what the eyes can tolerate, there are no significant contraindications for their use. Recommendations: - Maintain eye hygiene: Clean the eyelid margins daily with warm water and...[Read More] Managing Keratoconus and Glaucoma: Hot Compresses and Treatment Options
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 Trauma: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Ocular trauma Hello, doctor. I have asked you many questions before, but whenever I have concerns about my eyes, I choose to ask. I have also visited the doctor many times, at least ten times within a year. Haha, back to the main point, hello again, doctor. Today, while taking a ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: I understand your concern about your eyes, which is completely normal. Based on your description, the dryness and foreign body sensation you experienced after accidentally hitting your eye with clothing may have several causes: 1. Mild irritation: The fabric may have cau...[Read More] Understanding Eye Trauma: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Eyelid Gland Issues: Persistent Foreign Body Sensation Explained
Meibomian glands eyelids Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a foreign body sensation in my left eye. Usually, I just need to remove any eyelashes that might have fallen under my eyelid, and it resolves. However, this sensation has persisted for about two to thre...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the foreign body sensation in your left eye and the small bubbles you previously experienced may be related to the eyelids or meibomian glands. These small bubbles could be manifestations of meibomian gland dysfunction, which is commonly associat...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Gland Issues: Persistent Foreign Body Sensation Explained
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?
Mild Eye Swelling and Discomfort: Causes and Remedies Explained
Slight swelling and pain in the eye? Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. Yesterday at around 6 PM, I noticed that my left eye felt slightly swollen and painful when I blinked, but it wasn't severe. I used some artificial tears and after sleeping, I woke up today and it ha...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the mild swelling and pain in your left eye when blinking may be due to blepharitis or a stye (commonly known as a hordeolum). Here are some possible causes and management recommendations: 1. Blepharitis: Blepharitis is an inflammation of the e...[Read More] Mild Eye Swelling and Discomfort: Causes and Remedies Explained
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 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
Recurring Styes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Recurrent styes with significant discharge? Hello, I have been experiencing recurrent styes for several months now, alternating between my left and right eye, and sometimes developing them in both eyes simultaneously. Initially, they appeared as small blisters, occasionally causi...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Your recurring stye situation sounds indeed troubling and affects your quality of life. Based on your description, this may not just be a simple stye, but could also involve other eyelid issues. Here are some possible considerations and recommendations: 1. Chronic blepha...[Read More] Recurring Styes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Recurring Styes with Discharge: Causes and Solutions for Eye Health
Recurrent styes with a lot of discharge? Hello, I have been experiencing recurrent styes for several months, alternating between my left and right eye, and sometimes developing them in both eyes simultaneously. Initially, they appeared as small blisters, occasionally swollen and ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The recurrent stye situation you are experiencing sounds indeed troublesome and affects your quality of life. Based on your description, this may not just be a simple stye but could involve other eyelid issues. Here are some possible considerations and recommendations: 1...[Read More] Recurring Styes with Discharge: Causes and Solutions for Eye Health
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye fatigue In early May, I had a follow-up appointment for a floaters examination because I felt like there were things flashing when looking at a white wall, and when I closed my eyes, I felt like there were things constantly moving, similar to blobs of light. I would like to a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned mainly include floaters, intermittent strabismus, blurred vision, and eye fatigue. Here are the responses to these issues: Floaters: Floaters refer to the appearance of floating black dots or lines in your vision, whic...[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
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
Understanding Eyelid Droop After Cataract Surgery: Causes and Connections
Postoperative Issues Related to Cataract Surgery Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about the drooping of the upper eyelid that I noticed after cataract surgery. Is this a possible complication following cataract surgery? If so, what could be the cause? Is it related to dry eye sy...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
We recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Wishing you good health. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Eyelid Droop After Cataract Surgery: Causes and Connections