Intraocular pressure, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 30

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...

Vision problems Hello, 1. I have high myopia. Three months ago, I had my vision checked at Clinic A, but today I had my vision checked at Clinic B. The prescription for my left eye remained the same, but my right eye increased by 100 degrees. Is such a rapid increase possible, ...

Continuation of inquiry #140228? Hello, Doctor: After my conjunctivitis improved, I returned to the clinic for a follow-up examination a couple of days later, which included a dilated eye exam. At that time, my intraocular pressure was measured at 17 in the left eye and 18 or 19 ...

Can hot compresses be applied to the eyes for high myopia? Hello, I have a myopia of -800 in my right eye and -1100 in my left eye, along with elevated intraocular pressure and symptoms of floaters. I usually take breaks and have a habit of using a warm compress eye mask. After u...

Retinal issues? I am a patient with high myopia, with both eyes having a refractive error of -1200 diopters (female, currently 34 years old). I had sexual intercourse from September 20 to September 23, and on the evening of September 27, I felt a headache, so I went to sleep. Whe...

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...

Rainbow halo In the past couple of days, I have noticed a faint rainbow halo around bright white streetlights at night. However, I had my eyes checked at two different ophthalmology clinics a month ago, and both my retinal examination and intraocular pressure were normal. Could i...

The eyeball feels hard? After studying or browsing the internet for a while, my eyes often feel stiff and my eye sockets hurt. Could this be due to increased intraocular pressure? I’ve seen that many symptoms of glaucoma are associated with high myopia, but a month ago, my doctor...

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...

Heterochromia of the eyes About a week ago, I started noticing a faint rainbow halo when looking closely at white streetlights. Sometimes I see it, and sometimes I don't, but when I look from a distance, I no longer see the halo. I also don't see the rainbow halo around...

Scleral issues Last week, after washing my eyes with water, they became itchy. I thought it was conjunctivitis and didn't pay much attention. Later, I noticed visible blood vessels in my eyeball. Today, I went to see a doctor who examined my eyes and said there was no inflam...

Astigmatism and halos? I recently visited an ophthalmologist who performed a retinal examination and measured my intraocular pressure, which was slightly elevated (21 and 24). As a result, he conducted a thorough optic nerve assessment, and everything appeared normal. However, in...

When you look at the clouds in the sky or at a brightly lit area where sunlight shines, you may see a shimmering effect resembling water ripples? Hello Doctor, when I look at the sky, I experience a flickering light that resembles rippling water, and the flickering occurs very qu...

When looking at clouds in the sky or a surface illuminated by sunlight, one may observe a shimmering effect resembling water ripples? Symptom description: Whenever I look at the sky, I experience very noticeable jagged flashes resembling water ripples. It seems that above a certa...

Questions about retinal detachment? First of all, thank you, Dr. He, for your response. It has been 15 days since my retinal surgery performed by Dr. Li Yuan-jie at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital. I was advised to sleep on my stomach for about ten days, and the doctor said the retina w...

Effectiveness of Glaucoma Eye Drops Hello, doctor. I am a glaucoma patient. I was diagnosed last October and started treatment with eye drops, but I have already changed medications twice and may need to switch for a third time. Each time I return for a check-up, my intraocular p...

High myopia glaucoma Hello, I have high myopia with approximately -8.00 diopters in both eyes. In January of this year, I had an examination by a glaucoma specialist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. (I had a visual field test two years ago, which showed no defects.) The doctor no...

High myopia and astigmatism in sports (skydiving) Hello Doctor: I have myopia of -700 degrees and astigmatism of -200 degrees in both eyes. I am considering learning freediving, with depths of about 16 meters. I would like to ask: 1. Is my prescription suitable for this activity?...

Inquiry about glaucoma care? Hello Director Tsai: I am currently suffering from glaucoma and am regularly monitoring my intraocular pressure, visual field, and OCT, all of which are stable and normal. I would like to inquire about how to maintain eye health with glaucoma. Additio...