Link Between Increased Prescription and Retinal Detachment Risks
The correlation between refractive error and retinal detachment? Hello Dr. Gao, I have been wearing glasses for nearsightedness with a prescription of -8.50 diopters for over a decade. Last year, I got new glasses with a prescription of -9.00 diopters for both eyes. However, af...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello John: There is basically no correlation between prescription strength and retinal detachment, so there is no need to worry. The ophthalmology department at Puzi Hospital in Taiwan is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 4:3...[Read More] Link Between Increased Prescription and Retinal Detachment Risks
Can Wearing Weaker Glasses Improve Vision and Reduce Myopia?
Can wearing glasses with a lower prescription for myopia improve vision? If adults frequently focus on nearby objects or use computers, can wearing glasses with a lower prescription than their measured myopia improve vision or reduce myopia? If it can reduce myopia, is it possibl...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Hello, there is no such statement. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Tsai Wen-Yuan, Director of the Ophthalmology Department, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Can Wearing Weaker Glasses Improve Vision and Reduce Myopia?
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Eye fatigue Hello doctor, I have been experiencing significant eye pain since mid-May of this year. After consulting an ophthalmologist, I was diagnosed with eye strain and prescribed a dilating agent to use at night, along with advice to reduce my screen time and rest more. Foll...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
I have already answered, thank you.[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye fatigue Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing eye pain since mid-May of this year. After seeking medical attention, the ophthalmologist diagnosed me with eye strain and prescribed a dilating agent to use at night, advising me to rest more and reduce my use of computers and s...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Hello, eye fatigue is generally just a temporary condition and will improve over time. You are still young, so there is no need for another pair of glasses. Long-term use of dilating drops is not a solution either. If it is indeed eye fatigue, it is important to address lifestyle...[Read More] Understanding Eye Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Can Dilating Eye Drops Be Used for High Prescription Lenses?
Can I get a dilating agent? Doctor, I would like to ask: with a left eye prescription of -9.75 diopters and a right eye prescription of -8.50 diopters, can the use of atropine eye drops still be effective in controlling myopia? I've read online that many people say that afte...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Cycloplegic agents are only helpful in controlling myopia; it is also important to avoid excessive eye strain in daily life. The increase in refractive error is not related to discontinuation of medication; without the drops, there is naturally less control over myopia. When used...[Read More] Can Dilating Eye Drops Be Used for High Prescription Lenses?
Understanding Binocular Disparity: Vision Clarity and Cataract Surgery
Binocular disparity? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions. 1. If one eye has clear vision and the other is blurry, I have heard that this can lead to a decline in vision. Which eye is more likely to deteriorate, the clear one or the blurry one? 2. I originally h...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ba Zi: 1. It will not happen. 2. The power of the intraocular lens depends on the degree of correction needed, and the final prescription can only be determined through an eye examination. You can wear contact lenses in your left eye, but it is advisable to avoid wearin...[Read More] Understanding Binocular Disparity: Vision Clarity and Cataract Surgery
Understanding Prescription Changes: Should You Switch Back to Old Glasses?
Degree issue Hello, I have L 625 R 5751. A few days ago, I got new glasses, and after wearing them for 4 days, I'm still feeling a bit dizzy. The optometrist has reduced the lens prescription; should I go back to wearing my old glasses? 2. I've heard that if the glasses...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, 1. If it lasts for more than a week, it is recommended to return for an adjustment (generally there is a 3-month warranty). 2. Therefore, a thorough eye examination is necessary (subjective and objective) to avoid over-prescribing. 3. Proper vision care is sufficient; most...[Read More] Understanding Prescription Changes: Should You Switch Back to Old Glasses?
Understanding Astigmatism Glasses: Is Partial Correction Enough?
Astigmatism glasses prescription issues? Hello, doctor. I saw on a website that for reading glasses, the prescription can be less than the actual degree, while for distance glasses, it should be accurate. I would like to ask, if I have astigmatism of 300 degrees but I got glasses...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
The impact of increasing prescription strength on vision is not significant; the principle of prescribing glasses is to ensure clarity and comfort.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism Glasses: Is Partial Correction Enough?
Can Laser Surgery Reduce My High Myopia and Astigmatism?
Is it possible to not wear glasses? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if it is possible to undergo laser surgery to reduce my vision with a prescription of -7.25 diopters for myopia and -1.25 diopters for astigmatism? How much would the laser procedure cost?
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
The reduction in prescription strength varies based on individual conditions, and it is recommended to consult directly with medical institutions that offer laser treatment for myopia.[Read More] Can Laser Surgery Reduce My High Myopia and Astigmatism?
Cataract Surgery for Seniors: Risks, Benefits, and Local Options in Taiwan
Cataract surgery in the elderly? Hello Doctor: My grandfather is currently 90 years old and has been diagnosed with significant cataracts in his left eye. After measuring his vision and prescribing glasses, he still experiences blurred vision regardless of the prescription streng...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello CW: Cataract surgery is generally not age-restricted; as long as the patient can follow the instructions during the procedure, the surgery can usually be performed successfully. If there are no other eye issues, such as retinal diseases, there will be a certain degree of im...[Read More] Cataract Surgery for Seniors: Risks, Benefits, and Local Options in Taiwan
Understanding Eyeglass Prescription Changes and Eye Health Concerns
Issues with prescription glasses? Hello, Doctor. My left eye has a measured myopia of -4.00 diopters at the optical shop, while my original glasses were prescribed at -3.00 diopters. I can still see quite clearly with my original glasses, but distant vision is somewhat blurry. La...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
1. For near to intermediate distances, it is recommended to use glasses with a lower prescription. 2. Alternating between two pairs of glasses at appropriate times can help reduce eye fatigue, and it will not worsen your prescription. 3. Exotropia generally refers to both eyes ...[Read More] Understanding Eyeglass Prescription Changes and Eye Health Concerns
Understanding Amblyopia: Choosing the Right Prescription for Your Child
Amblyopia-related Hello, Doctor. I have a question regarding my five-year-old child. We went to Clinic A for a vision check, where they used a mild dilating agent. The assessment showed that the right eye is normal, while the left eye has hyperopia of 200 degrees, which is classi...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Mandy, In theory, the degree of hyperopia measured after instilling cycloplegic agents should be higher and relatively more accurate. However, it is also important to consider whether the ciliary muscle has reached a fully relaxed state after the drops, as well as potential...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia: Choosing the Right Prescription for Your Child
Understanding Vision Test Results: What Does Seeing 0.8 Mean?
Results of the health examination? If you can only see the gap in the number 8 on a vision chart, does that mean your vision is equivalent to 0.8? If you cannot see anything above 9, does that indicate myopia? I am wearing glasses; is my prescription insufficient?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, there are various types of vision testing machines available. If the machine you are using is arranged in increments of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, etc., and you can see the eighth row, your visual acuity should be 0.8. Poor vision could be due to myopia, hyper...[Read More] Understanding Vision Test Results: What Does Seeing 0.8 Mean?
Understanding Prescription Strengths for Myopia Glasses: What You Need to Know
Regarding prescription lens correction power? Is it common for prescription glasses for myopia to be prescribed with a vision of 1.2 or 1.5? I have been wearing my current glasses for five years, and during my recent vision check, my eyesight was measured at 1.2 and 1.5! During m...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: Generally, individuals aged 30-40 may experience a reduction of about 100 diopters in myopia. If they wear a higher prescription, it may lead to eye strain; achieving a visual acuity of 1.0 in one eye is sufficient. If squinting is necessary to see clearly, it can also cau...[Read More] Understanding Prescription Strengths for Myopia Glasses: What You Need to Know
Choosing the Right Concentration of Mydriatic Agents for Pseudomyopia
How should the concentration of mydriatic agents be selected? I am currently being treated for pseudomyopia with a prescription of 100 diopters. The doctor advised me to look at distant objects and to rest well, but I lost the dilating drops that were prescribed to me. I would li...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: There are various concentrations of mydriatic agents, and the selection criteria are adjusted based on the clinical needs and the side effect of photophobia, without a fixed concentration standard. Therefore, it should be determined by the physician's clinical judgmen...[Read More] Choosing the Right Concentration of Mydriatic Agents for Pseudomyopia
Do Eyeglass Prescription Strengths Diminish Over Time?
The prescription of eyeglass lenses? Hello, I would like to ask if the prescription on my glasses lenses can decrease over time? Since I don't wear my glasses often, if my vision improves a bit, do I need to change the lenses?
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: 1. The prescription of the lenses will not decrease, but your eye prescription may decrease. 2. If the prescription decreases, you will need to change your glasses. Sincerely, Dr. Mei-Lan Ke, Ophthalmology Department.[Read More] Do Eyeglass Prescription Strengths Diminish Over Time?
Can Eye Drops Really Reduce Prescription Strength? Here's What You Need to Know
Issues with eye drops? Hello doctor, my classmate said that his prescription increased from -4.00 to -6.00 within two months, and the doctor gave him eye drops, which brought his prescription back to -4.00. Is there really such a thing as eye drops that can reduce prescription st...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: Administering long-acting mydriatics can reduce some aspects of pseudomyopia, but it is still difficult to decrease true myopia (such as 400 degrees). You can consult with a physician for treatment options for myopia, such as atropine. Sincerely, Dr. Mei-Lan Ke, Hsinchu Ho...[Read More] Can Eye Drops Really Reduce Prescription Strength? Here's What You Need to Know
Understanding Lens Focal Length: Addressing Discomfort with New Glasses
Focal length of glasses Dear Dr. Liang, Last week, my eyeglasses frame was damaged, so I went to the optical store to get a new pair of glasses (only the frame was replaced, not the lenses). After changing to the new frame, I feel a bit dizzy and lightheaded after wearing them f...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Hello: 1. There are no studies supporting the above conclusions. 2. The tolerance for lens focal length errors depends on the prescription strength; the deeper the prescription for myopia, hyperopia, or vertical astigmatism, the smaller the tolerance. Only horizontal astigmatism ...[Read More] Understanding Lens Focal Length: Addressing Discomfort with New Glasses
Understanding Presbyopia: Adjusting Prescription Glasses and Costs
Regarding presbyopia? Hello Dr. Lin: Regarding the degree of presbyopia after experiencing light therapy, considering the possibility that the degree may continue to worsen in the future, is it advisable to prescribe a slightly stronger prescription when fitting glasses? If so, w...
Dr. Lin Zhengyi Reply:
When the eyes focus on nearby objects, the ciliary muscles within the eye contract, causing the lens to thicken and bringing the focal point closer; this is known as the eye's accommodation function. In middle-aged and older adults, the lens gradually loses its elasticity, r...[Read More] Understanding Presbyopia: Adjusting Prescription Glasses and Costs
Understanding Parallax Issues in Myopia Treatment for Adults
Parallax issue Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the response from a commenter named "Minion" regarding the treatment methods for correcting myopia. They mentioned that medication can be used to suppress the progression of the more severe eye. Why is there no med...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! I don't think any manufacturers would develop a solution to increase prescription strength. The eye generally stops changing around the age of 20, so the treatment effects would be less effective. Best wishes for health from Dr. Wang Zhang-ji of the Department of Opht...[Read More] Understanding Parallax Issues in Myopia Treatment for Adults