Intraocular pressure, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 42

Management after blindness due to glaucoma? Hello, Doctor. I have been suffering from glaucoma in one eye for five to six years, and that eye has completely lost its vision. I have a few questions I would like to ask for clarification. 1. Should I continue using eye drops to lo...

Ocular Development Doctor, once the eyeball has fully developed, it typically maintains its shape and does not grow further. The extraocular muscles exerting pressure on the eyeball cannot increase the axial length. If the axial length does not increase, the pressure in the vitre...

Thank you, doctor? So generally speaking, even if you continuously exert force by closing your eyes, the intraocular pressure does not continuously rise to a level that could harm the eyes, correct? Thank you.

Intraocular pressure fluctuations and glaucoma? Glaucoma occurs primarily due to impaired drainage of aqueous humor, rather than activities that cause an increase in intraocular pressure, correct? As long as the structures responsible for aqueous humor drainage are normal, even i...

Curious about intraocular pressure? Hello Doctor, thank you for your patient response. However, I still have some questions: 1. Regarding the pressure exerted on the eyeball by the contraction of the extraocular muscles, you mentioned that this is a normal pressure that is harm...

Optic nerve cupping Glaucoma Hello, doctor... I had my military service physical examination today, and during the eye exam, it was noted that my optic nerve cupping is greater than 80% (there is no family history of glaucoma). However, I had been on the computer all day before t...

Eye fatigue? Eye fatigue can be caused by several factors, including prolonged screen time, inadequate lighting, and poor visual ergonomics. When the eyes are strained, they may feel tight and sore. Additionally, eye fatigue can lead to increased intraocular pressure in some indi...

Eye Problems 2 Doctor, I still don't quite understand. When the eyes converge for near vision, it increases the pressure in the vitreous cavity, which can lead to elongation of the eyeball and result in axial myopia over time. Is this situation referring to the eyeball durin...

Troubled for a long time? Doctor, I have been troubled by many questions for a long time, and I would appreciate your help in answering them. Thank you. 1. I previously asked other doctors whether the strength of the eye muscles (such as forcefully closing the eyes, tensing the ...

Intraocular pressure and axial length? Doctor, at my age, is it true that my axial length will no longer increase? Many activities can raise intraocular pressure, and elevated intraocular pressure can lead to an increase in axial length, which in turn causes myopia. Doesn't ...

Fundoscopy and OCT interpretation and diagnosis of the optic nerve? Hello Doctor, recently I've been feeling anxious about my health (I have been seeing a psychiatrist...), which led me to worry about my eyes. I am highly myopic, with both eyes at -700 degrees. Yesterday, my...

Emotions and the Eyes Doctor, does emotional stress cause damage to the eyes or alter the structure of the eyes? Also, does eye fatigue affect the rigidity of the eyeball? Thank you.

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Glaucoma Hello Doctor: Recently, I experienced conjunctival injection in my right eye and visited an ophthalmology clinic. The doctor indicated that there is inflammation present. During the visit, my visual acuity and intraocular pressure were also chec...

Concern for glaucoma Hello, Doctor. I am a programmer with high myopia. Last year, my intraocular pressure was as high as 26. The doctor prescribed me a fatigue-relief eye drop, and after three days, my pressure dropped to 18-19 during a follow-up. Two months later, I went to Hos...

Glaucoma Diagnosis I visited a doctor on July 19, who diagnosed me with conjunctivitis. I have been using anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor eye drops for two weeks, but my condition has not improved. I have noticed a decline in my vision, my eyes have bloodshot appearance, an...

Retinal detachment with cataract? 1. My grandmother underwent cataract surgery at a local clinic, but the surgery failed, resulting in a detached retina. She was later referred to Chi Mei Medical Center, where her retina was successfully reattached. 2. Nearly two years later, her...

Can individuals with high myopia practice yoga? Hello, I would like to ask if individuals with high myopia can practice yoga. Are general bending and forward stretching movements (not involving inversions) harmful to the retina? Are there any specific precautions to be aware of? ...

Photophobia and nocturnal diplopia? Hello, Doctor. I have high myopia (L: -9.25, R: -9.0, latest refraction) but I usually wear glasses with a prescription of L: -7.5, R: -7.25 (from four years ago when I was 22). My left eye has 25 degrees of astigmatism and I experience floater...

The issue of glaucoma and the mydriatic effects of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)? I would like to ask about glaucoma, specifically angle-closure glaucoma. A few years ago, I was prescribed SSRI antidepressants by a psychiatrist and took them continuously for sev...

Intermittent elevated and normal intraocular pressure in children? Hello, I have a second-grade girl who previously wore glasses for hyperopia correction. However, over the past year, her intraocular pressure has been sometimes normal and sometimes elevated. A year ago, she recei...