Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Eye twitching Hello Doctor: I am severely myopic (approximately -1100 diopters in both eyes). In January of this year, I began experiencing floaters (transparent strands, occasionally with small black dots). Later, I occasionally noticed flashes of light, mostly resembling flicke...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you have high myopia and floaters, and you have recently experienced occasional flashes of light. These conditions do require special attention, as individuals with high myopia are more prone to retinal issues. 1. Floaters and Flashes: - Flo...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes and Floaters in High Myopia Patients
Understanding Visual Disturbances After Retinal Laser Treatment
After retinal tear laser treatment, the patient may experience Weiss ring and decreased light perception? Dear Dr. Gao, I had laser treatment for a retinal tear in my left eye last month, and the next day I experienced a Weiss ring along with numerous small black floaters. This ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The effect of Weiss rings on light: Weiss rings are a common phenomenon during vitreous detachment. These dark shadows or ring-like structures typically do not directly affect the amount of light entering the eye, but they may cause visual disturbances, especially aga...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances After Retinal Laser Treatment
What to Do If Your SMILE Pro Laser Surgery Goes Wrong?
What should I do if the SMILE PRO laser for myopia seems to have been misaligned and affected the upper part of my eyeball? Hello, doctor. Last week, I underwent Smile Pro laser surgery at a clinic. My condition is that the corneal thickness in both eyes is approximately 550 micr...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello: Regarding your situation, it is not possible to provide an online diagnosis based solely on text. If you have significant concerns, it is advisable to visit an ophthalmology clinic for an examination, which may give you more peace of mind. The Hualien Hospital of the Minis...[Read More] What to Do If Your SMILE Pro Laser Surgery Goes Wrong?
Post-Surgery Concerns: Black Spots in Vision After Retinal Detachment
Two and a half months post-surgery, I see small black spots in my vision? Hello, Doctor. My mother underwent retinal detachment surgery on April 23 of this year, utilizing scleral buckle technique. During her follow-up appointment in May, she received additional laser treatment f...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Possible reasons for the appearance of small black spots after surgery: 1. **Floaters**: The appearance of small black spots after retinal detachment surgery may be due to floaters. This occurs because the gel-like substance in the vitreous humor changes with age or post-...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Black Spots in Vision After Retinal Detachment
Understanding Post-Cataract Surgery Complications: Retinal Detachment Insights
Retinal detachment after cataract surgery Hello, doctor. I have been following up on my cataracts at Cheng Ching Hospital for over three years. During this time, I underwent laser repair for a retinal tear. On April 17 of this year, I had cataract surgery and received a multifoca...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Dear Mr. Tian, 1. Since your eyes have not been examined, it is not possible to clearly determine your condition. 2. A monofocal intraocular lens does not have a lower chance of displacement; rather, it has a greater tolerance for displacement. 3. The referral is likely for addr...[Read More] Understanding Post-Cataract Surgery Complications: Retinal Detachment Insights
Understanding Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: When to Seek Help
Post-retinal laser surgery? Hello Doctor, on June 19th, I underwent retinal laser treatment due to a detected tear that had developed into a hole. During the first three days of resting at home, I noticed a significant reduction in the flashes of light. However, on the fourth day...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It is possible to experience some flashes of light during the recovery period after retinal laser surgery. Here are a few key points and recommendations: 1. **Retinal Stabilization**: After retinal laser surgery, the retina requires a certain amount of time to stabilize ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: When to Seek Help
Understanding Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: When to Seek Help
Post-retinal laser surgery Hello, doctor. On June 19, I underwent retinal laser treatment due to a detected tear that had developed into a hole. During the first three days of resting at home, I noticed a significant reduction in the flashes of light. However, on the fourth day, ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It is possible to experience some flashes of light during the recovery period after retinal laser surgery. Here are a few key points and recommendations: 1. **Retinal Stabilization**: After retinal laser surgery, the retina requires a certain amount of time to stabilize ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: When to Seek Help
Understanding Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Eye Care
Eye highlights Hello Doctor: I started experiencing symptoms of floaters around January of this year. Since then, I have undergone 10 dilated eye examinations because new symptoms keep appearing, which makes me anxious and leads me to visit different clinics (I have had two visit...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Examination Results and Laser Treatment: If multiple dilated eye examinations have not revealed any retinal tears or holes, despite having high myopia and thinner peripheral retina, there is a valid reason why your doctor has not recommended laser treatment. Preventiv...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Eye Care
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Spots and Flashes After Waking Up
Upon waking, I notice many spots in my vision? Hello Doctor: I have a history of retinal tears in both eyes and have undergone laser treatment. This morning, when the phone rang in the living room, I hurriedly walked from my room and suddenly noticed many round spots of light in ...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Miss Xiao Ju: Visual persistence is a common phenomenon. Generally, if it resolves quickly, there is no need to worry too much. However, if you are still concerned, it is advisable to have an eye examination. Director He Jianxian, Ophthalmology Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Spots and Flashes After Waking Up
Understanding Blurry Vision: Causes and Concerns for Eye Health
Blurred vision (Sequence 208650) I'm sorry, Dr. Gao. If the reasons you mentioned could be ambiguous, could there be a possibility that the left eye's vision has decreased while astigmatism has appeared, and the right eye's vision has increased, all occurring withi...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the changes in your vision and the onset of astigmatism may be the result of multiple factors. Here are several possibilities: 1. **Vision Fluctuations**: Short-term fluctuations in vision may be caused by eye strain, dry eye syndrome, or irreg...[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision: Causes and Concerns for Eye Health
Understanding Retinal Wrinkles: Can They Improve on Their Own?
Retinal folds Hello Doctor, a few days ago I asked you the following question: (Hello Doctor, in March I noticed that when I looked at the Amsler grid with my left eye, straight lines appeared slightly distorted when gazing to the side. I later visited an ophthalmologist who ment...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Retinal folds will not improve on their own, and if they significantly affect vision, surgery may be necessary for improvement.[Read More] Understanding Retinal Wrinkles: Can They Improve on Their Own?
Understanding Post-Laser Vision Distortions: What to Expect
Post-laser issues Hello Doctor, in March, I noticed some slight distortion in straight lines when looking to the side with my left eye on the Amsler grid. I later visited an ophthalmologist who mentioned a small retinal fold and performed laser treatment at that time. I also had ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: First of all, even though the retinal folds have been treated and stabilized with laser therapy, the structure of the retina may still have underlying pathology, as the laser treatment only fixes the condition rather than restoring it to its original state. This may lead t...[Read More] Understanding Post-Laser Vision Distortions: What to Expect
Understanding Eye Flashes and Vitreous Liquefaction in High Myopia
Eye flashes; vitreous liquefaction? Hello, Doctor: A few days ago, I came to ask you about the sensation of flashing lights in my eyes. I have high myopia of over 1000 degrees, and I started noticing floaters around January, which led me to frequently visit ophthalmology clinics ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you are indeed facing some challenges related to retinal issues, but in your case, these symptoms are typically classified as part of retinal degeneration. Retinal degeneration is a broader term used to describe changes or deterioration in the fu...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes and Vitreous Liquefaction in High Myopia
Is the Retina Prone to Tears? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Is the retina prone to tearing? Hello, Doctor. Previously, the doctor mentioned that my retina is very thin due to a retinal tear. The day before yesterday, while working, a cardboard brushed against my right eye, and I reflexively blinked. Although I didn't feel any discomf...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If your eye has experienced an accidental impact, even if you do not feel immediate discomfort, it is advisable to closely monitor the condition of your eye. If you notice any changes in your vision, such as flashes, floaters, or shadows in your field of vision, please see...[Read More] Is the Retina Prone to Tears? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Post-Laser Treatment Eye Complications: Glaucoma or Anemia Effects?
Three months after laser surgery for retinal tear, suspected glaucoma was found during the examination? Three months ago, I suddenly experienced a large number of floaters and went to the hospital for an examination, where a retinal tear was found in the upper right quadrant of m...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsu, 1. The location of the laser treatment is usually at the periphery and does not significantly affect visual field testing. Since the laser was applied to the upper right corner, any potential visual field loss would likely occur in the lower left quadrant, so your ...[Read More] Post-Laser Treatment Eye Complications: Glaucoma or Anemia Effects?
Understanding Dark Shadows in One Eye: Possible Causes and Next Steps
The left eye feels darker, with a shadow in a specific area? In recent days, I have noticed an imbalance in the light perception between my two eyes. Upon comparison, I found that my left eye perceives light as darker, and there seems to be an irregular circular shadow in the cen...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, the uneven light perception in your left eye and the irregular circular shape resembling an afterimage from looking at a bright light may indicate an issue related to eye health. Floaters are typically caused by the liquefaction of the ...[Read More] Understanding Dark Shadows in One Eye: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Managing Complex Vision Issues: Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism in Teens
One eye has myopia with astigmatism, while the other eye has hyperopia with astigmatism, resulting in a significant disparity in vision? The patient is 14 years old, with hyperopia of +3.25 diopters and astigmatism of +0.75 diopters in the left eye, and myopia of -0.75 diopters a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The purpose of mydriatic agents is to paralyze the ciliary muscle, temporarily impairing the eye's ability to adjust focus. This helps relax the eye muscles for fitting glasses or examining the fundus, and can effectively suppress the progression of myopia, but it ...[Read More] Managing Complex Vision Issues: Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism in Teens
Seeing Purple Light: Understanding Visual Disturbances and Eye Health
Seeing purple light in the eyes? Hello, Doctor. Let me explain my situation. I have floaters in both of my eyes, and I have undergone laser treatment on my right eye. Recently, I occasionally see what appears to be a purple light in my peripheral vision; sometimes it's on a ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on the situation you described, the phenomenon of seeing purple light in your peripheral vision may be caused by several factors: 1. **Floaters**: Floaters refer to the appearance of black spots, small bugs, or flashes in your vision, which are caused by the liquef...[Read More] Seeing Purple Light: Understanding Visual Disturbances and Eye Health
Understanding Peripheral Retinal Laser Treatment and Its Implications
Retinal military service issues Hello, doctor. The physician mentioned that I have areas of thinning in my eye and need to undergo "laser treatment for peripheral retinal tears and degeneration (FRP)." I would like to know if this is similar to retinal detachment surger...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello: According to the classification standards for physical conditions, the exemptions for military service due to retinal diseases are as follows: 1. Retinitis pigmentosa in both eyes (night blindness) 2. Post-operative status after retinal detachment surgery in one eye. The f...[Read More] Understanding Peripheral Retinal Laser Treatment and Its Implications
Managing Macular Issues in Pregnant Women with High Myopia
Macular issues in pregnant women? Hello, doctor. My wife has high myopia and experienced a sudden macular hemorrhage four days ago. Fundus photography showed a hemorrhage area of about 2mm. The initial doctor recommended an intravitreal injection to inhibit vascular endothelial g...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Regarding the extent of retinal hemorrhage of approximately 2mm, it is considered a relatively small area; however, its location is more important than its size. The closer it is to the fovea, the greater the impact. Whether the hemorrhage in the macula has the potent...[Read More] Managing Macular Issues in Pregnant Women with High Myopia