Understanding the Significant Changes in Eye Prescription After Dilation
There is a significant difference in refractive error before and after dilation? Hello Dr. Liu, thank you for your response. Today I went for a routine eye examination. Last September, both of my eyes were at -500 degrees. This time, before dilation, my left eye was -600 and my r...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sir: After using mydriatic eye drops, the ciliary muscle responsible for the "accommodation function" of the eye relaxes. Therefore, the refraction results obtained at this time will be closer to the actual, true refractive error of the eye. Generally, excessive e...[Read More] Understanding the Significant Changes in Eye Prescription After Dilation
Understanding Dynamic Lens Training for Children's Myopia Correction
Vision correction for children Dear Dr. Liu, Hello, my daughter is 5 years old. In February, she was diagnosed with myopia ranging from 100 to 150 degrees. Later, I found online that an ophthalmologist has invented a dynamic lens vision training method that utilizes intermittent...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sir: Children's accommodative ability is stronger than that of adults. Excessive use of the eyes, especially prolonged near-distance reading, can lead to "ciliary muscle tension" due to over-accommodation. If the ciliary muscle cannot fully relax as a result,...[Read More] Understanding Dynamic Lens Training for Children's Myopia Correction
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Treatment Options and Eyewear Choices
Pseudomyopia issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask: I went to the hospital for a vision test, and the result was around 400 degrees. However, after three applications of a dilating agent, it decreased to 250 degrees. The doctor mentioned that I have over 100 degrees of pseudo...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello: Since the doctor has indicated that it can be reduced, can't you just check to see the results? If your true myopia is only 250 degrees, why would you need a prescription for 400 degrees? Sincerely, Dr. Wang Zhang-ji, Ophthalmology.[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Treatment Options and Eyewear Choices
Understanding Sudden Clear Vision in One Eye: A Medical Inquiry
Right eye prescription? Hello Doctor: I am 26 years old. I have been nearsighted since the third grade of elementary school. However, when I was 17, one night my right eye suddenly had clear vision without glasses. But by the next day, my right eye was blurry again. At that time,...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: This may occur in patients with less myopia, when the compensatory ability of the eye muscles is better, or when some degree of pseudomyopia is resolved, leading to improved distance vision. Sincerely, Dr. Komeilan, Ophthalmology.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Clear Vision in One Eye: A Medical Inquiry
Understanding Eye Injuries in Children: Concerns and Treatment Options
Child's eye injury concerns ~ urgent question? Dear Dr. Liu, My daughter (almost five years old) was injured last Friday when a classmate accidentally scratched her eyeball with a textbook (an abrasion was noted during the evening examination). She has been using eye drops ...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Based on experience, your child's eye scratch is likely a superficial injury, so it should heal without leaving any scars. If the injured area is located along the visual axis, it could significantly affect visual acuity. For the reduction in vision, it is impor...[Read More] Understanding Eye Injuries in Children: Concerns and Treatment Options
Effective Methods to Slightly Improve Vision Without New Glasses
Methods for Slightly Improving Vision Hello, Doctor: I have a small question to ask you. I am 25 years old, and my myopia is approximately -950 diopters in both eyes. Recently, I got a new pair of glasses, but I noticed that the prescription for the right lens seems slightly insu...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
I apologize, but at the age of 25, myopia is generally stabilized, and pseudomyopia is relatively rare, making it difficult to reduce the degree solely with eye drops. However, you might consider trying cycloplegic eye drops; just keep in mind that unless you are still like a chi...[Read More] Effective Methods to Slightly Improve Vision Without New Glasses
Effective Amblyopia Training Techniques for Your Child's Vision
What is amblyopia training? Hello, Dr. Liu! I saw your response regarding amblyopia on the e-hospital platform in Taiwan, which gave me further insight. My daughter is currently five and a half years old and has just started treatment for amblyopia. She has high astigmatism combi...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Cathy: The treatment for amblyopia should be approached step by step: 1. Is there any refractive error? (Wearing glasses is necessary to ensure that the child sees clear images.) 2. Are there any other occlusive eye diseases or other ocular conditions? (Occlusive eye diseas...[Read More] Effective Amblyopia Training Techniques for Your Child's Vision
Understanding Amblyopia Treatment: Key Questions for Parents
Amblyopia treatment Hello Dr. Liu, My daughter is currently 6 years and 2 months old. During her vision screening in the first grade, she was diagnosed with amblyopia. She has astigmatism of 250 degrees in both eyes, with uncorrected visual acuity of 0.6 to 0.7. She is currentl...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Dear anxious father, Let me explain the mechanism behind "amblyopia." During the process of visual development, the eyes and the visual cortex need to receive adequate light and visual stimuli to develop properly. When light enters the eye, it is refracted by the main ...[Read More] Understanding Amblyopia Treatment: Key Questions for Parents
Understanding Astigmatism: Do You Need Glasses at 15?
About Astigmatism 1. From a young age, I have had astigmatism that has gradually worsened. Recently, I noticed that my vision has become unclear, and upon examination, it was found that I have myopia of 50 degrees in both eyes, along with astigmatism of approximately 200 degrees....
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Mimi: You are currently using a long-acting "cycloplegic agent" (such as Atropine: 0.1%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 1.0%), which can have effects lasting several days, even up to two weeks. It can relieve the tension of the ciliary muscle, allowing for the recovery of pseudomyo...[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism: Do You Need Glasses at 15?
Effects of Cycloplegic Agents on Children's Myopia Progression
Effects of Mydriatic Agents? Dear Doctor, my child was diagnosed with myopia of 150 degrees on May 21 of this year. After using a cycloplegic agent for one week, the prescription increased to 175 degrees. The clinic physician then increased the concentration of the cycloplegic ag...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sophia: "Pseudomyopia," also known as "accommodative myopia," is a type of myopia caused by the eye's focusing mechanism. Children have a stronger accommodative ability than adults, making them more susceptible to pseudomyopia. If the eyes can be gi...[Read More] Effects of Cycloplegic Agents on Children's Myopia Progression
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 High Myopia: Concerns, Treatments, and Lifestyle Tips
High myopia and corrective lenses? The doctor said that the condition of my retina is good, but there are signs of thinning, which makes me a bit worried. I have a few questions to ask the doctor: 1. I am 31 years old and have had over -1325 degrees of myopia. Recently, during ...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello: 1. The prescription obtained after dilation is your true prescription. 2. Losemin is a type of eye drop that alleviates fatigue; using it for several months, up to four times a day, does not show significant side effects. 3. Individuals with high myopia can fly just like a...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Concerns, Treatments, and Lifestyle Tips
Understanding Myopia and Astigmatism: Choosing the Right Prescription
Myopia of 100 diopters and astigmatism of 50 diopters? Hello Dr. Chen, I visited your clinic the other day, and we discussed the possibility of pseudomyopia. You prescribed me medication for improving my eye muscles and dilating drops. However, I have difficulty seeing complex f...
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello: I remember you. You mentioned that you have difficulty seeing clearly in class. Wearing corrective lenses can help you see better, but using eye drops can relax your ciliary muscles. Additionally, practicing distance gazing while wearing slightly over-corrected contact len...[Read More] Understanding Myopia and Astigmatism: Choosing the Right Prescription
Understanding High Myopia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
High myopia I saw a report about high myopia from Taichung Hospital in the Apple Daily yesterday. One of my classmates suddenly experienced a vision increase to over 1000 degrees in one eye and sometimes has headaches. She has been to Chimei and Chang Gung hospitals for examinati...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Individuals under the age of 25 may experience a progression of myopia. If the use of cycloplegic eye drops does not reduce the refractive error, it is likely not pseudomyopia, and is typically associated with prolonged near work. Rigid gas permeable contact lenses and laser refr...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Eye Drops: Are Stinging Sensations Normal?
About eye drops? Is it normal for children to experience a stinging sensation after using "mydriatic eye drops"? Additionally, I also feel a stinging sensation after applying "ophthalmic compound ointment." Is this normal as well? Thank you!
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. When we look at objects up close, the mechanism of eye accommodation involves the contraction of the ciliary muscle, which makes the lens more convex to increase the eye's refractive power, allowing the image to be ac...[Read More] Understanding Eye Drops: Are Stinging Sensations Normal?
How Often Should You See an Eye Doctor? Tips for Eye Care and Treatments
How often should one see an ophthalmologist? How often should I see an ophthalmologist and change my glasses? Can I notice if my prescription has changed on my own? Do I need to be older to undergo laser eye surgery? How can I reduce dark circles under my eyes, and are there surg...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: If you feel that your vision is still unclear even when wearing glasses for myopia, you should consult an ophthalmologist for a refraction assessment. Generally, this indicates that your prescription may have increased. However, sometimes it can be due to pseudomyopia caus...[Read More] How Often Should You See an Eye Doctor? Tips for Eye Care and Treatments
Understanding the Impact of Dilating Drops on Vision Measurements
Issues with Mydriatic Agents Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the use of dilating drops during an eye examination. They are used to more accurately determine the degree of myopia. I would like to understand what the typical difference in prescription might be before and a...
Dr. Zhang Yuhua Reply:
Hello: The function of mydriatics is to eliminate pseudomyopia, and the degree of reduction varies from person to person. After instillation, due to the paralysis of the ciliary muscle, the ability to adjust focus is impaired, so even if the refractive error is reduced, vision ma...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Dilating Drops on Vision Measurements
Effective Eye Care Tips for Managing Myopia and Maintaining Vision Health
Myopia I have myopia of about 50-75 degrees in my right eye, while my left eye is normal. I have been using dilating drops long-term and have check-ups every six months. However, I am unsure about what maintenance methods can help correct my vision over a year and a half. Do dila...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello, Zhih-Peng: If mydriatic agents are used and myopia still persists, it indicates true myopia rather than pseudomyopia, making it difficult for the refractive error to regress. Mydriatic agents are used to prevent further progression of myopia. Due to the dilation of the pup...[Read More] Effective Eye Care Tips for Managing Myopia and Maintaining Vision Health
How to Improve Vision and Manage Pseudomyopia Effectively
Myopia is truly problematic..? Dr. Wang: My vision is 0.8 in one eye and 0.7 in the other. The doctor said it's pseudomyopia. I've also used the prescribed eye drops, but my vision hasn't improved much. Here are my questions: 1. How can I help my eyes recover to no...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello! I apologize for the delay in responding to your question due to certain factors. I'm not sure what your current myopia measurement is; 0.8 and 0.7 refer to visual acuity, not the degree of myopia. If you have true myopia in addition to pseudomyopia, even if the pseudo...[Read More] How to Improve Vision and Manage Pseudomyopia Effectively
Understanding the Use of Cycloplegic Agents in Pediatric Myopia Management
Issues Related to the Use of Mydriatics A sixth-grade child has recently experienced an increase in myopia from -3.50 diopters to -5.00 diopters over the past year. The physician has prescribed a cycloplegic agent. Here are the responses to your questions: 1. While using cyclopl...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello, after instilling a mydriatic agent, the ability to focus on near objects may diminish. We utilize this characteristic to treat pseudomyopia. If the concentration of the mydriatic agent used is not high, it will not cause harm to the eyes. However, if a higher concentration...[Read More] Understanding the Use of Cycloplegic Agents in Pediatric Myopia Management