Fundus examination, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 23

Case of suspected pathologies associated with high myopia? Hello Doctor: Recently (for almost three months), I have been experiencing a multitude of transparent white spots or black shadows flickering in my field of vision (they are more noticeable in a dark room or against a sin...

Flashes of light after retinal laser treatment? Hello, Doctor. I have high myopia of about -11.00 diopters and have regular fundus examinations every year. In late January, I was diagnosed with a near rupture in the retina of my left eye, and there were grid-like changes in the p...

Vitreous floaters and flashes? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my concerns regarding floaters. I have had floaters for five years, with myopia in both eyes of 500-600 degrees and astigmatism of 1-200 degrees. When they first appeared five years ago, I had an eye exam...

Intraocular pressure issues? Hello doctor, my intraocular pressure has been consistently high, measuring 21 to 22 each time. I recently visited a large hospital where the doctor examined me. I have myopia with -8.00 in my right eye and -7.00 in my left eye. The doctor performed a...

Deterioration of vision? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am a patient with high myopia, with approximately 800 degrees in both eyes. A few years ago, during an examination, I discovered an issue with optic nerve cupping, raising suspicion of glaucoma. Therefore, I began regular check-ups at a ...

Eye fatigue When I look at lights from the corner of my eyes, I see a halo effect, and the light seems to extend. I recently had a fundus examination, and the doctor said there were no significant issues with my retina and no holes. It might be due to eye fatigue or tear film pro...

Recently, I have been experiencing increasing blurriness in my right eye? The right eye previously underwent scleral buckle surgery due to retinal detachment and has been regularly monitored every six months with fundus examinations. The doctor has indicated that there are no iss...

Seeing brief flashes or a sense of movement when the lights are turned off? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing a phenomenon where my eyes flash white light for about one to two seconds when I turn off the lights at night. This occurs in both eyes and has become mor...

The phenomenon of halos appearing intermittently after keratitis? Hello, doctor. Around mid-November, my wife developed keratitis, experiencing symptoms such as redness, swelling, punctate corneal erosions, and blurred vision. She consulted several doctors, and eventually, one of...

Floaters are small, moving spots of light? Hello, Doctor! I have high myopia and have been experiencing floaters for over seven months. I have undergone dilated fundus examinations four times, with the most recent one on December 4th. The results have shown no retinal tears, and ...

Glaucoma examination? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about fundus examination. In general ophthalmology clinics, they usually administer dilating drops and then use light to examine the eyes. Does this mean that if there are no issues, further fundus photography or optic ner...

Why does strength training lead to an increase in the occurrence of floaters? Hello, doctor. I did a bit of research and it seems that no one has the same question as I do, so I'm reaching out to you. I have myopia of -9.00 diopters in my left eye and -8.00 diopters in my ri...

Retinal issues Hello, doctor. My myopia is -800 diopters in my left eye and -675 diopters in my right eye. Last year, I gradually developed floaters, and this year I started experiencing flashes of light (similar to lightning). Initially, it occurred once a month, but now I exper...

When moving the eyeball in the dark with the right eye, there is a perception of light around the visual field? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a few questions I would like to ask, and I would appreciate your responses. To provide some background, my current situation is as follows: I ha...

Floaters and flashes? Dr. Tsai: Hello! I noticed floaters at the end of May, and I experience flashes of light when I close my eyes at night. I immediately went to a large hospital for a fundus examination, and the doctor informed me that it was degeneration but there were no tea...

Probability of glaucoma I have myopia of about 900 degrees and I have concerns regarding glaucoma. I would like to inquire about the following: 1) What is the incidence rate of glaucoma in individuals with high myopia (approximately what percentage)? 2) Can glaucoma cause dizzine...

Eye fatigue I have myopia of 1000 degrees, and after studying or browsing the internet for a while, I experience some soreness at the bridge of my nose and some pain around my eyes. I would like to know if this could be glaucoma, as I previously underwent a fundus examination and...

Seeing a small shadow or floaters in the eye? Hello Doctor: For a while now, when I close my eyes and then open them, I feel like there’s a quick flash of light. Recently, every time I open my eyes after closing them, I see a small dark shadow (it feels like an afterimage), and t...

When blinking, I see a bright line in my vision? Hello Doctor: I have floaters, and ever since I developed them, I often feel anxious whenever something seems off. Recently, I noticed some astigmatism (a diffuse glare similar to a photo effect), so I went for a fundus examination...

Seeing a white shadow in the right eye? Hello Doctor: Recently, when I cover my left eye and blink with my right eye, I see a white shadow in the shape of a nose appearing in the lower left corner. The white shadow does not last long and disappears immediately after I blink. I ha...