Keratitis, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 5

Corneal ulcer issues? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have been experiencing recurrent marginal keratitis over the past two years. Should I consult an immunologist? Aside from occasional urticaria in winter, I have no other health issues. Is it advisable to avoid foods or supplements that b...

Marginal corneal ulcer Hello, Doctor Gao: I experience intermittent episodes of eye discomfort on both sides, sometimes affecting all three areas at once. During the onset, my eyes feel sharp pain and redness, accompanied by a white halo. After two to three days, the redness grad...

UV protection sunglasses Wearing clear sunglasses that provide UV protection can help prevent certain eye conditions that may arise from UV exposure. These conditions include cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis. It's important to ensure that the sunglasses sp...

Chemical burns of the ocular surface Hello Doctor: My family member previously suffered from an infection caused by Acanthamoeba. Initially, the doctor treated my family member by scraping off the corneal epithelium and applying medication for the Acanthamoeba infection at a conc...

Post-acute conjunctivitis sequelae After experiencing acute conjunctivitis in the left eye at the end of last year, my vision has become increasingly blurred. The doctor mentioned there are sequelae (leukoma), but it has not improved after six months. It gets better with some eye...

Left eye bags? There is pain when pressing on the area of the eye bag on the left eye, and wearing contact lenses also causes pain, making it difficult to put them on at times.

Recently, I've been feeling a lot of eye fatigue? Recently, I have been experiencing significant eye fatigue, particularly in my left eye. After the left eye improved, I started to feel fatigue in my right eye, although it is less severe than the left. Typically, when I appl...

Glaucoma and the Cornea 1) If a normal person donates the cornea of their right eye to a recipient, is it immediately confirmed that the donor is blind in the right eye? Or can the right eye still perceive light and darkness? If the donor later undergoes a corneal transplant of t...

The mother has photophobia? Hello! My mother has been experiencing photophobia, which makes her feel comfortable only when wearing a hat or reducing light sources. After inquiring, I learned that three years ago, during an eye examination at the hospital, she was given a dilating...

The eyes are much more sensitive to light than others? After the company moved, the new office switched to yellow fluorescent lights (previously white lights) and has large west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that allow intense sunlight to flood in. The conclusion is that it is ...

How long does it take to recover from hemorrhagic conjunctivitis? Hello Doctor: In late October, I experienced a stabbing pain in my eyes. Initially, there were no abnormalities, and the doctor diagnosed me with keratitis. Later, at the end of October, my left eye developed blood...

Could you please describe the specific issues you are experiencing with your eyes? I ride a motorcycle at a speed of 40 to 60 km/h, and after a short while, my eyes start to hurt, tear up, and show signs of bloodshot. Riding at 40 km/h is the slowest I go, but even then, my eyes ...

Glaucoma Hello Dr. Liu: My father has glaucoma and is currently on medication to manage it. The issue is that after using the eye drops, he experiences photophobia, which causes him to spend most of the day lying in bed and sleeping. When we encourage him to exercise, he says he ...

Blood vessels in the sclera? Hello, I have been wearing bi-weekly contact lenses for six months. I heard that prolonged use of contact lenses can lead to neovascularization. I have also noticed blood vessels in the sclera and even around the cornea. Could this be neovascularizati...

Amblyopia + glaucoma + cataract postoperative issues? Hello Doctor, my mother was born with small eyes and amblyopia. Previously, she often experienced elevated intraocular pressure, and after diagnosis, it was found that she has cataracts and glaucoma. She underwent cataract sur...

Complications and sequelae of myopia laser surgery..? Hello, Doctor Hu. I underwent LASIK surgery at a hospital in southern Taiwan on August 11. During my follow-up appointment the next day, I informed the doctor that my vision appeared white (later I learned this is DLK). He tol...

Conjunctivitis Hello, I had conjunctivitis last year, and after it resolved, my vision has remained blurry. Today, I visited an ophthalmologist who informed me that I have keratitis, which is why I see things as if through frosted glass. The doctor prescribed FML LIQUIFILM (5CC) ...

If conjunctivitis progresses to keratitis, resulting in corneal opacities that severely affect vision, what should be done? After conjunctivitis has progressed to keratitis, resulting in numerous white spots on the cornea that severely affect vision, what should I do? Everything ...

Redness in the eyes - not caused by contact lenses? For some unknown reason, my eyes suddenly became filled with red veins. What could be the cause? How can I alleviate this?

The eyes are very red? Hello Dr. Feng, I have been experiencing persistent redness in my eyes for about five years, which is quite severe. My eyes are red all day, regardless of the time. I have visited dozens of hospitals and clinics, and the diagnoses have all been either kera...