Understanding the Worsening of Floaters: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Worsening of floaters? Dear Dr. Gao, I have congenital myopia. During a check-up in first grade, my left eye was diagnosed with -500 diopters of myopia, while my right eye was normal. However, due to long-term reliance on my right eye, it has now progressed to -1300 diopters, an...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Sabina: 1. These are all phenomena associated with floaters. 2. This is also a manifestation of vitreous degeneration. 3. This may also be a sign of vitreous degeneration; however, it can also occur before a migraine attack. 4. No, it will not. 5. Vitreous opacities are a r...[Read More] Understanding the Worsening of Floaters: Symptoms and Concerns Explained
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes and Solutions for Screen Users
Eye fatigue Hello Dr. Gao: I previously asked you a question in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/164461">#164461</a>. After a few days of rest, I feel that my eye condition has improved. However, I noticed that if I look at the computer screen for more th...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jerry: It is possible that your computer screen is too large, causing your eyes to have a wide viewing angle, which can lead to fatigue. Factors such as font size, contrast, brightness, and color tone of the screen can also have an impact. You can refer to: https://bit.ly/3...[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes and Solutions for Screen Users
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye fatigue Hello Dr. Gao, I visited an ophthalmology clinic on December 24th last year due to extreme discomfort when looking at screens. After examination, my intraocular pressure was measured at 27/24. Dr. A prescribed me Cartelol 2% and Better eye drops 0.5%. After using the...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jerry: Based on your description, it may not be an issue with intraocular pressure, but rather a problem related to fatigue. If you have hyperopia (farsightedness), it could also contribute to this situation. It would be best to undergo a dilated eye exam. If hyperopia is p...[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding High Myopia: Risks, Treatments, and Eye Care Tips
Vision problems Hello Dr. He: 1. I have high myopia, and I really don’t want to wear glasses for the rest of my life. I haven't taken good care of my eyes since childhood. 2. Why do I frequently have high intraocular pressure? 3. My myopia is -10.00 diopters, and I've ...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, Most individuals do not experience significant increases in myopia after reaching adulthood; however, there are some exceptions, and you may be among this group. This could explain the continuous increase in your myopic refractive error. Once the axial length of t...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Risks, Treatments, and Eye Care Tips
Understanding Gradual Vision Loss: Seeking Answers for Blurry Sight
I have been gradually experiencing blurred vision for the past three years? I am 30 years old and about three years ago, I suddenly noticed that my vision became somewhat blurry without my glasses. Previously, I did not need to wear glasses for daily activities like seeing and dr...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Tony: If all the tests have been done and some diseases have been ruled out, however, based on your description, it seems somewhat like an issue related to retinal pigment degeneration. I wonder if this diagnosis has already been excluded? In Taiwan, the Department of Ophth...[Read More] Understanding Gradual Vision Loss: Seeking Answers for Blurry Sight
Why Did My Farsightedness Suddenly Increase?
Increased hyperopia? Hello, doctor: A year ago, I had an eye exam and was diagnosed with +2.50 diopters of hyperopia, for which I received a pair of glasses. However, I hardly used them. Recently, I noticed that my vision at both near and far distances has become somewhat blurry....
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: You may have had a hyperopia of 100 degrees, but during previous eye examinations, your ciliary muscles might have been exerted, resulting in a lighter measurement. Now, since you are unable to exert that effort for accommodation, your vision may appear blurry. This is lik...[Read More] Why Did My Farsightedness Suddenly Increase?
Why Can't I Achieve 1.0 Vision After Eyewear Adjustment?
Unable to achieve 1.0 vision after corrective treatment? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, when I got my glasses, I couldn't adjust my right eye to 1.0 no matter what; it was about 0.7. I had always been able to achieve 1.0 with my glasses since childhood. The optician suggested ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Guang: There are many reasons for vision deterioration, but an examination is necessary to determine the cause. I recommend that you take the time to visit a nearby clinic or hospital for an evaluation. Eye pain should not be ignored, and it is important to seek medic...[Read More] Why Can't I Achieve 1.0 Vision After Eyewear Adjustment?
Understanding Fluctuating Double Vision After Cataract Surgery
The direction of double vision can change at any time? Hello, Doctor Gao: It has been a year since my cataract surgery (replacement with a health insurance-covered intraocular lens). My left eye sometimes sees normally and sometimes experiences vertical double vision. My right ey...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: You should visit an ophthalmologist to have your condition examined to see if you need corrective lenses, and to determine the cause of your double vision. I apologize for not being able to see the actual situation and therefore cannot ascertain the true condition...[Read More] Understanding Fluctuating Double Vision After Cataract Surgery
Understanding High Eye Pressure and Its Impact on Vision Health
Elevated intraocular pressure, slightly compromised optic nerve, normal visual field examination? Hello, Doctor. I have myopia of -9.00 diopters and astigmatism of -1.50 in my left eye, and myopia of -9.75 diopters and astigmatism of -7.51 in my right eye. I have been wearing gla...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
It is recommended that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding High Eye Pressure and Its Impact on Vision Health
Balancing Nearsightedness and Presbyopia: Eyewear Solutions Explained
One eye is nearsighted while the other is farsighted; issues with fitting glasses? Hello, doctor. I have myopia of about -1.50 diopters in my left eye without presbyopia, and my right eye has no myopia but has presbyopia of about +2.00 diopters. I usually do not wear glasses exce...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Both eyes have a +2.00 addition. The right eye with -1.50 plus +2.00 equals +0.50; if the left eye is plano, then 0 plus +2.00 equals +2.00. The right eye is at 50 degrees, and the left eye at 200 degrees, but this is based on the refraction of the right eye being myopi...[Read More] Balancing Nearsightedness and Presbyopia: Eyewear Solutions Explained
Why Your New Glasses May Cause Uneven Vision: Understanding Eye Prescription Changes
When wearing new glasses, the clarity of vision differs between the left and right eye? Hello, Doctor: My old glasses had a prescription of -2.50 for my left eye with -0.75 astigmatism and -3.50 for my right eye with no astigmatism. After wearing them for a long time, I felt that...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
I recommend that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if further examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Why Your New Glasses May Cause Uneven Vision: Understanding Eye Prescription Changes
Understanding Astigmatism in Children: When to Worry About Vision Clarity
Wearing glasses for astigmatism may still result in blurred vision when reading? Hello Doctor, my son is 7 years old and has astigmatism of 250 degrees in both eyes. He is currently wearing glasses with a correction of 200 degrees for astigmatism and is using atropine drops to pr...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Kelvin: A correction of 1.0 or 0.9 is no longer considered amblyopia. It is recommended to fully correct astigmatism. At the E-Hospital in Puzi, Taiwan, the ophthalmology department is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and on W...[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism in Children: When to Worry About Vision Clarity
Can Early Replacement of Intraocular Lenses Eliminate Glasses for High Myopia?
Intraocular lens (IOL) Dr. Gao, if individuals with high myopia can undergo early replacement of the intraocular lens, will they no longer need to wear glasses? I heard that it might require a certain amount of out-of-pocket expense.
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jiajing: If the only reason for not wearing glasses is myopia, this surgery is not recommended. The out-of-pocket cost for the surgery ranges from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand NT dollars. At the E-Hospital in Puzi, Taiwan, the ophthalmology department is ope...[Read More] Can Early Replacement of Intraocular Lenses Eliminate Glasses for High Myopia?
Understanding High Myopia: Risks, Treatments, and Lifestyle Adjustments
High myopia I have high myopia, and I really don't want to wear glasses for the rest of my life. I haven't properly protected my eyes since childhood, which is why I often experience high intraocular pressure. My myopia is -10.00 diopters, and I've been told that h...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Jiajing: I apologize, but it is currently not possible to restore the eyeball to a state of emmetropia before myopia developed. In cases of high myopia, the condition of the retina must be assessed. If there is no retinal damage, one can generally live a life similar to tha...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Risks, Treatments, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-retinal detachment surgery Hello, since September, I have undergone two surgeries on my left eye and I am very concerned about my vision after healing. Here is my medical history: I have been taking medications to control my blood sugar and hypertension (including BOKEY) for...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang: Currently, there is a dark area in your left eye with some imaging, but it is not very clear. The lower third appears slightly brighter with some imaging, but again, it is quite unclear. Overall, it presents as a patchy appearance. May I ask if there is damage to...[Read More] Post-Retinal Detachment Surgery: Concerns and Recovery Tips
Understanding Large Binocular Disparity and Its Impact on Vision
There is a significant disparity, and objects appear very bright? Hello, doctor. I have a significant disparity between my two eyes, which sometimes makes it difficult to focus on objects. I feel uncomfortable, and everything seems overly bright. My left eye has a prescription of...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Yi: Wearing contact lenses or orthokeratology lenses is one way to reduce the disparity between the two eyes and achieve good vision in both. If you prefer to wear regular prescription glasses, please note the following: 1. The difference in prescription strength between t...[Read More] Understanding Large Binocular Disparity and Its Impact on Vision
Understanding Macular Degeneration Treatment: Key Questions and Concerns
Questions about the treatment of macular degeneration? I have high myopia (left eye -1050 diopters, right eye -1250 diopters). In February 2019, I was diagnosed with macular degeneration in my right eye, which recurred once this February, both instances being dry degeneration. In...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Angelina: Visual distortion caused by macular degeneration may not fully recover even after treatment. Generally, the treatment approach taken by the physicians in Vietnam follows standard protocols, so you can be reassured. If you are considering pregnancy, it is recommend...[Read More] Understanding Macular Degeneration Treatment: Key Questions and Concerns
Understanding Visual Fluctuations When Lying Down Without Glasses
Lying in bed without my glasses and looking at the ceiling, I can feel a sense of fluctuation? In August, I went for an examination for floaters. Later, I experienced sudden flashes of darkness. At the end of October and the beginning of November, I visited two ophthalmology clin...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello, Anonymous: Based on your description, I am unable to understand the actual situation, and therefore cannot provide a response. I recommend discussing this with your attending physician. Dr. He Jianxian, Department of Ophthalmology, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Visual Fluctuations When Lying Down Without Glasses
Understanding Visual Fluctuations After Removing Glasses at Night
Experiencing fluctuations in vision after removing glasses at night? Hello Doctor, I have floaters and recently experienced flashes of darkness (similar to when a light suddenly turns off and then back on). I had an examination in early November this year, and the doctor said the...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It is possible that this is a phenomenon of vitreous degeneration. When you remove your glasses, the cloudy areas of the vitreous are more easily noticeable. At the E-Hospital in Puzi, Taiwan, the ophthalmology department is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mo...[Read More] Understanding Visual Fluctuations After Removing Glasses at Night
How to Choose the Right Prescription for Contact Lenses
How to choose the appropriate prescription for contact lenses? Hello, doctor. I have myopia in both eyes, currently wearing prescription glasses with the following degrees: R: -1.75, L: -2.75. Due to work reasons, I would like to try wearing contact lenses, but I have never worn ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, if you want to convert your glasses prescription to contact lenses, you can wear the same prescription strength. However, it is also important to measure the curvature of your cornea, especially since you have never worn contact lenses before. It is recommended that you vi...[Read More] How to Choose the Right Prescription for Contact Lenses