Halos around lights, Ophthalmology FAQ

After using corticosteroids, symptoms such as photophobia, halos, and an increase in rainbow-colored rings may occur? Hello Doctor, I have posterior subcapsular cataracts and keratoconus (with astigmatism of 275 in the left eye and 200 in the right eye). On April 13, I visited th...

Regular Eye Examinations & Eye Care Knowledge Hello, I have been nearsighted for the past five years, with my prescription ranging from -3.50 to -5.00 diopters, and I also have astigmatism (50, 100) and floaters. In my daily life, I can drive, read, and use electronic devices...

Rainbow halos around the eyes? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have elevated intraocular pressure (21, 22) and have optic nerve cupping (previous visual field tests were normal), so I have been worried about the possibility of glaucoma. At night, I tend to stare at lights because I read onl...

Post-cataract surgery I recently had surgery on my right eye, and the doctor said my vision is 1.0. I received an Alcon non-diffractive presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens, but three weeks later, I still cannot see clearly at intermediate distances. My first question is whethe...

If there is an increase in prescription strength and astigmatism, is it necessary to get new glasses? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about my current vision measurements. My right eye is -3.00 diopters and my left eye is -2.25 diopters, with astigmatism of -0.75 in both ey...

Appearance of rainbow halos around the eyes? Hello Doctor: I have myopia of -7.00 in my left eye and over -9.00, close to -10.00 in my right eye. Recently, I suddenly noticed that when wearing glasses, there is a rainbow halo appearing at the upper edge of the right lens when loo...

Is it glaucoma? I noticed that when riding my bike tonight, I see halos around lights in my right eye (if the light is red, the halo is only red; if it's yellow, the halo is only yellow). However, when I wear my glasses, everything appears normal. Could this be glaucoma? My ...

Seeing a halo of rainbow colors around the light? I recently noticed that when I look at lights at night, there is a rainbow halo around them. At home, the lights only have a halo, but when I look at streetlights outside, there is a complete rainbow circle. I'm worried that ...

Seeing colored halos around streetlights at night? Hello Doctor: One night last week, while looking at an LED streetlight, I suddenly saw a ring of colorful halos around it. When I looked at the traffic lights, the halos around the red and green lights also appeared particularly ...

After dilation, seeing halos around streetlights? Hello, doctor. I have high myopia (left eye -1050, right eye -1200) and floaters. Due to the combination of high myopia and floaters, I regularly undergo retinal examinations. In the past two weeks, I have had two dilated eye exam...

Glaucoma ring Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it is normal to see rainbow halos around lights (specifically, the nearest white streetlight in a row of streetlights) at night while using prescribed glaucoma eye drops, even though my intraocular pressure is within the control...

Elevated intraocular pressure with blurred vision, but after six visits to the ophthalmologist, it has been deemed normal? Hello, doctor. I have high myopia (over 600 degrees in both eyes). In May 2021, I started experiencing frequent eye fatigue, floaters, and blurred vision. I ...

The bulb has color on the outside? I have a prescription of -4.75 for my left eye and -4.50 for my right eye. Recently, when I look at a light bulb, I notice that there are red and blue halos around the outer edge of the bulb. This halo refers to the outermost ring of the bulb, b...

Vitreous degeneration 1. I see dark shadows in the corners of my eyes, but they disappear when I don't look. I'm not sure if this is related to floaters. What could this condition indicate? 2. When I strain my eyes or slightly close them, the floaters seem to increase...

The symptoms of glaucoma-related halos include the perception of colored rings or halos around lights, particularly at night or in low-light conditions. This phenomenon occurs due to increased intraocular pressure affecting the cornea and lens, Hello Doctor: I would like to ask i...

Light and the Eyes Hello Doctor: While walking at night, I occasionally notice a halo of light surrounding certain streetlights (the color of the halo varies depending on the color of the light). I recently had my intraocular pressure measured, and it was normal; my cornea is not...

Glaucoma issues Hello Doctor: When I wear glasses and look at some white light bulbs, I notice that the straight light rays appear to have colors. However, when I take off my glasses, there are no colors. The phenomenon of halos seems to refer to a rainbow-colored halo surroundin...

Eyeglass issues? 1. The symptoms you are experiencing, such as seeing blue and yellow halos around lights, particularly when wearing glasses, could be indicative of several eye conditions. These may include astigmatism, which can cause light distortion, or issues related to the l...

Bloodshot eyes? Recently, I noticed many small blood vessels in my eyes upon waking up. The sclera itself is white, but I can see the blood vessels, and there seems to be a reddish blood clot around the edge of the pupil that has been present for some time. I do spend a lot of ti...

Eye problems Hello, Doctor. 1. Last night, while looking at my phone in a dark place, I saw what looked like fine raindrops falling. I have experienced this before (occasionally a single drop), but this time it was more continuous (though not as heavy as a downpour). After rest...