Understanding the Progression of Floaters: Causes and Concerns
Progression of Floaters Dear Dr. Gao, I have been experiencing floaters since August 2018, and they have become more severe since last year. It feels like the transparent floaters have turned into a large mass (mainly resembling a long, transparent string, with dozens of small b...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Sabina: The phenomenon of floaters will not change due to any of your actions or behaviors; it will change on its own. Complete liquefaction is less likely, and adapting to it may require some time to coexist with it and eventually ignore it. If the movement becomes faster ...[Read More] Understanding the Progression of Floaters: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Eye floaters Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing fixed dark spots in the corner of my left eye when I blink, whether I'm getting up or watching TV. They resemble afterimages left by bright light but disappear quickly. I consulted an ophthalmologist, and he to...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Your condition may be related to floaters, which is a phenomenon of vitreous degeneration. The bright lights you are experiencing could be due to the vitreous pulling on the retina. This phenomenon may persist for a long time. Since the ophthalmic examination showed no iss...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Can Ming Shih Bao Really Improve Floaters in Vision?
Can Mingshibao improve floaters? Hello, Dr. Gao: Recently, I saw an advertisement for Ming Shih Bao on television, claiming to improve floaters and that it has undergone human trials. The main ingredient is a special multi-enzyme formula called O.T.O. (Ocular Technology Omniformu...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Sam: Currently, there are no medications that have a significant effect on the treatment of floaters. Floaters are mostly harmless, and as long as the retina has been checked and found to be normal, you can coexist with them without worry.[Read More] Can Ming Shih Bao Really Improve Floaters in Vision?
Understanding Eye Symptoms: Black Spots and Swelling in Your Vision
Seeing black spots in the eyes? Hello Doctor, since September of last year, my left eyelid has been noticeably swollen. I consulted a doctor who said it was an allergy and prescribed eye drops, which helped, but the upper eyelid still swells repeatedly. Recently, I have been expe...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, if it is floaters, there is no need to worry, as it is a harmless change that you can only gradually get used to. If there are no issues after dilation, you can feel reassured.[Read More] Understanding Eye Symptoms: Black Spots and Swelling in Your Vision
Understanding Floaters: When They Seem Abnormal in Your Vision
It looks like it could be floaters, but it's not? I am 17 years old, with a left eye prescription of -5.50 and a right eye prescription of -3.50, and I have floaters. Whenever I look at something white or at the sky, I see a lot of white lights or black dots floating around....
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello, sir: It is normal for the symptoms of floaters to come and go; this is not unusual. It is important to learn to coexist with them. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Floaters: When They Seem Abnormal in Your Vision
Understanding Eye Flickering: Insights for Nearsighted Individuals
Staring at the office ceiling lights (which are not very strong light sources) for an extended period of time? Hello Doctor, I have myopia of -6.50/-8.00, and I am 43 years old. When I look at the office ceiling lights (which are not very strong light sources) for an extended per...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jason: Ceiling lights tend to flicker, except for incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent lights and LED lights can also flicker. You may be more sensitive to this, or it could be due to eye fatigue from prolonged exposure, which causes the ciliary muscles to contract, resulting in...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flickering: Insights for Nearsighted Individuals
Post-Vitrectomy Care: Common Concerns and Questions Answered
Post-vitrectomy Hello, Doctor. A few days ago, I suddenly experienced a foggy vision in one eye along with some black spots and floaters. The doctor at the major hospital said that the only option was a vitrectomy and that the procedure needed to be done immediately, as the scler...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ms. Wang: 1. To observe the location of the retinal detachment, it is sufficient for the position to remain at the top. Your position should ideally be maintained while lying on your side. 2. I cannot provide recommendations regarding your postoperative condition, so it ...[Read More] Post-Vitrectomy Care: Common Concerns and Questions Answered
Understanding Eye Health: Addressing Concerns of High Myopia and Floaters
Many issues? Hello Doctor: I am 24 years old and have high myopia in both eyes. Right eye: -9.50, left eye: -6.75 (with astigmatism of 2.00-2.50 in both eyes). I have undergone retinal laser treatment for holes in both eyes twice; the last treatment for my left eye was on Decembe...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Krystal: 1.2. These are phenomena of vitreous degeneration, which are usually benign and harmless. As long as the retina has been checked and is fine, you can rest assured. 3. It is likely a sensation caused by the rapid pulling of the extraocular tissues. This is considere...[Read More] Understanding Eye Health: Addressing Concerns of High Myopia and Floaters
Understanding Sudden White Flashes and Floaters in Your Vision
Suddenly seeing many white spots flying around? I have had floaters since I was 17 years old, and my vision in both eyes is normal without glasses. However, I have noticed that the number of floaters has gradually increased. Recently, when I sneeze or look up, there is a chance t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, floaters victim: This phenomenon is likely a blue sky phenomenon and not retinal detachment, so please don't worry. Please refer to: https://bit.ly/2ROw6AR[Read More] Understanding Sudden White Flashes and Floaters in Your Vision
Flashes of Light in One Eye: Is It Normal with Floaters?
Flashes of light when blinking one eye in a dark environment? Hello doctor, I have floaters, and I noticed that when I close one eye in a dark place, I see fireworks-like flashes in the other eye, but it doesn't happen much in bright areas. Three months ago, I had an examina...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: I have answered this three times before, and you may not have seen it, so I will explain it again. This is likely due to traction on the retina causing the flashes. If this has been occurring for three months and previous examinations showed no issues and there have been n...[Read More] Flashes of Light in One Eye: Is It Normal with Floaters?
Flashes of Light When Closing One Eye in Dark: Is It Normal?
Flashes of light when blinking one eye in a dark environment? Hello doctor, I have floaters and I've noticed that when I close one eye in a dark area, I see fireworks-like flashes in the other eye, but this doesn't happen as much in bright areas. Three months ago, I had...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This is likely a flash of light caused by the retina being pulled. If this has been occurring for three months and previous examinations showed no issues, and there have been no significant changes, it should not be a concern. However, if the flashes have started recently,...[Read More] Flashes of Light When Closing One Eye in Dark: Is It Normal?
Flashes of Light in Dark: Understanding Eye Symptoms and Concerns
Flashes of light when blinking one eye in a dark environment? Hello doctor, I have floaters and I've noticed that when I close one eye in a dark environment, I see fireworks-like flashes in the other eye, but it doesn't happen as much in bright areas. Three months ago, ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This is likely a flash of light caused by the retina being pulled. If this has been occurring for three months and previous examinations showed no issues, and there have been no significant changes, it should not be a concern. However, if the flashes have started recently,...[Read More] Flashes of Light in Dark: Understanding Eye Symptoms and Concerns
Flashes of Light in Dark: Understanding Eye Symptoms and Concerns
Flashes of light when blinking one eye in a dark environment? Hello Doctor, I have floaters and I've noticed that when I close one eye in a dark environment, I see fireworks-like flashes in the other eye, but this doesn't happen much in bright areas. Three months ago, I...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This is likely a flash of light caused by the retina being pulled. If this has been occurring for three months and previous examinations showed no issues, and there have been no significant changes, it should not be a concern. However, if the flashes have appeared recently...[Read More] Flashes of Light in Dark: Understanding Eye Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Post-Laser Retinal Surgery: Causes of Shadowy Vision
Post-retinal laser treatment side effects - appearance of shadows? Hello, doctor. Due to lattice degeneration in my left eye's retina, I underwent preventive laser surgery recently because there were several areas that were thinner. However, after returning home on the same ...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Theoretically, it is not easy for such a situation to occur. Perhaps the shadow you are seeing is a new floaters. Dr. He Jianxian, Ophthalmology Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Post-Laser Retinal Surgery: Causes of Shadowy Vision
Understanding Floaters: Risks and Symptoms of Vitreous Changes
Bright blue specks and tiny shimmering dots in the field of vision? I have high myopia and underwent retinal laser treatment six years ago. I have confirmed that I have vitreous opacities, and I experience brief flashes of white or black specks almost every day, sometimes accompa...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
1. Floaters can indeed cause traction on the retina, but it is not the floaters themselves causing the traction; it is the surrounding retina that is being pulled. 2. It is difficult to determine the probability of a tear forming. 3. This is not an acute symptom. 4. The sympto...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Risks and Symptoms of Vitreous Changes
Understanding Nighttime Eye Symptoms: Is It Floaters or Something Else?
In the dark, there is a bright spot at the corner of the right eye, resembling a shiny web of white hair? I have high myopia, with both eyes around 800 to 900 degrees. I have had floaters in both eyes for several decades. Recently, in the dark at night, I notice bright patterns i...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: This phenomenon is due to the vitreous body detaching from the retina, where the boundary of contact is precisely where the traction occurs, causing the light to appear as filamentous or arc-shaped. Posterior vitreous detachment may occur, but there may still be a...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Eye Symptoms: Is It Floaters or Something Else?
Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: Seeking Expert Advice on Floaters
Post-retinal laser surgery Hello Dr. Gao, I am the person who developed severe floaters after undergoing retinal laser treatment at a clinic. I would like to schedule an appointment with you to understand my condition better. Besides Chiayi Puzih Hospital, do you have consultatio...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, concerned individual: I am currently working at Puzi Hospital. Given your situation, I can perform a dilated fundus examination here. However, further advanced tests may require a visit to a hospital with a retinal specialty, where more equipment is available. It is my hon...[Read More] Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: Seeking Expert Advice on Floaters
Understanding Floaters and Light Flashes: When to Seek Help
Questions related to floaters? Hello Doctor: I discovered I had floaters in mid-October last year and went to an ophthalmology clinic for an examination. The doctor diagnosed it as degenerative floaters and said I only needed to be checked once a year. However, I later experience...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It is likely to be floaters; I recommend that you get it checked again. Pupil dilation does not necessarily cause glaucoma unless there is narrow-angle glaucoma. Since it has not occurred before, the likelihood of it happening afterward is low, so please don't worry.[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Light Flashes: When to Seek Help
Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-retinal detachment surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent scleral buckle surgery and gas tamponade on my left eye in early November this year. During my follow-up visits, the doctors mentioned that the attachment status looks good, and they performed ultra-widefield fundus phot...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Peter: I responded to you yesterday, but you may not have seen it, so I will explain again as follows: 1. There is a possibility of improvement, but it may also remain the same. 2. It should be possible. However, it’s best to consult with the attending physician before maki...[Read More] Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Is It a Retinal Issue?
Flashes in the eyes and retinal issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a question. I have high myopia, and recently, about one or two months ago, I started noticing a bright spot in my vision when I focus on something, like my phone. It appears as a transparent white spot that...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Tai Tai: This may be a phenomenon of vitreous floaters, also known as floaters. It is recommended that you have an eye examination. Actions such as sneezing, holding your breath, or coughing can cause visual disturbances, often described as "seeing stars," due to...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Is It a Retinal Issue?