Understanding Eye Exams: Differences Between Refraction and Dilation
Vision examination Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I got new glasses, and my prescription increased by less than one diopter in each eye, while my astigmatism remains unchanged at 2.00. I've heard that it's quite normal for prescriptions to increase slightly during high ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. It is quite common to experience a slight increase in prescription during high school, especially after prolonged reading or eye use. This may be related to changes in myopia, but it does not necessarily indicate pseudomyopia. To gain a clearer understanding, it is reco...[Read More] Understanding Eye Exams: Differences Between Refraction and Dilation
Understanding Orthokeratology: Can It Control My Child's Myopia?
What is orthokeratology? Hello Dr. Huang, My daughter is in the first grade this year and has been diagnosed with myopia of 125 degrees (according to the results from several ophthalmological examinations). Is this condition considered false myopia? Additionally, she has congeni...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
GENIUS: Explanation: 1. To determine if there is pseudomyopia, use a cycloplegic agent; if the myopic refractive error disappears, it is pseudomyopia. 2. Congenital cataracts can affect vision. 3. Corneal reshaping therapy is not recommended.[Read More] Understanding Orthokeratology: Can It Control My Child's Myopia?