Understanding Glasses Fitting: Costs, Factors, and Vision Improvement
Fitting glasses Hello, doctor. I have amblyopia in my left eye with over 600 degrees of refractive error, and my right eye has about 150 degrees of myopia. I forgot to mention the astigmatism. I do a lot of reading, and over the past two to three years, I feel that my vision has ...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, it is recommended that you consult a professional ophthalmologist at the hospital and have an optician conduct a detailed examination of your current glasses to determine if they are suitable for you or if there is a discrepancy in the prescription. Additionally, you shoul...[Read More] Understanding Glasses Fitting: Costs, Factors, and Vision Improvement
Post-LASIK Vision Issues: Understanding Blurriness and Recovery Concerns
Post-LASIK Vision Issues Hello Dr. Tsai, I recently underwent LASIK surgery and initially achieved a vision of 1.2 in one eye. However, as time has passed during the recovery, my vision has become increasingly blurry, and it has dropped to 0.8 despite consistently using eye drop...
Dr. Cai Jingyao Reply:
After LASIK surgery, it is possible for some degree of myopia to return, which may be due to the development of new myopia or pseudomyopia caused by excessive near work. A visit to an ophthalmology clinic for examination and medication may be necessary. Additionally, myopia can f...[Read More] Post-LASIK Vision Issues: Understanding Blurriness and Recovery Concerns
Understanding Your Eye Symptoms: Is It Glaucoma or Astigmatism?
Glaucoma or astigmatism? Hello, Doctor: About three months ago, I started experiencing shadows when looking at objects or text. Sometimes my eyes feel sore, and I also have pain around the eye socket. Initially, I thought it might be due to fatigue, but gradually, I found it diff...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Dear g115gigi1, 1. Please undergo dilation first to obtain an accurate prescription. 2. Then, proceed with the fitting of your glasses. 3. Your eyes are too fatigued (all symptoms resemble those of a 40-year-old). 4. Make sure to look at distant objects more often. Thank y...[Read More] Understanding Your Eye Symptoms: Is It Glaucoma or Astigmatism?
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
Struggling with Focus: Eye Issues and When to See a Doctor
Attention issues I wasn't fully focused when I got my glasses. Although my vision is clear when I wear them, I find that my attention is not concentrated, and as soon as I try to focus, my vision becomes blurry. However, over time, my eyes seem to have adapted to this state....
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
You should see a doctor, and if necessary, undergo a dilated fundus examination followed by a computerized refraction test to accurately determine your eyeglass prescription.[Read More] Struggling with Focus: Eye Issues and When to See a Doctor
Cataracts and High Myopia: Understanding Surgery and Recovery
Cataracts and high myopia? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a myopia of 1200 degrees and have been wearing rigid contact lenses for over 20 years. Recently, my vision has been deteriorating for the past six months. After a refraction test, I found out that my right eye cannot be corrected....
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Cataracts and High Myopia Issues? Response to Ms. C C J regarding her cataracts and high myopia issues. Cataracts refer to the clouding of the lens inside the eye, leading to blurred vision. Clinically, cataracts can be classified into several categories, including congenital cat...[Read More] Cataracts and High Myopia: Understanding Surgery and Recovery
Understanding LASIK Complications: Blurry Vision After Surgery
Post-operative complications of LASIK surgery? Dear Doctor, I am Weibor. It has been nearly four months since I underwent LASIK surgery. My vision for near objects becomes blurry after about 5-10 minutes, while my distance vision is also unclear. I am concerned that this may be ...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Subject: Presbyopia After LASIK. Explanation: Based on your description, it is possible that excessive correction of myopia has resulted in slight hyperopia, leading to early onset of presbyopic symptoms. A simple refraction test can clarify this. If this is indeed the case, you ...[Read More] Understanding LASIK Complications: Blurry Vision After Surgery
Understanding the Difference Between Pseudomyopia and True Myopia
Pseudomyopia Hello, doctor. I previously went to a nearby clinic for a vision problem. The doctor examined me for a long time and said that my vision could still be corrected after using dilating drops for a while. Recently, I visited another hospital, and the doctor examined me ...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Subject: Explanation of Pseudomyopia: Within the eye, there is a very fine muscle called the ciliary muscle, which alters the curvature of the lens through its contraction and relaxation. This change in focal length allows us to see both near and far, similar to how a camera&#x...[Read More] Understanding the Difference Between Pseudomyopia and True Myopia
Understanding Blurry Vision After Eating: Aging and Treatment Options
Focal length Hello... I was born in 1960. I have not had any internal or external eye issues. My uncorrected vision in both eyes is approximately 1.0, but after eating, my focus becomes blurry, and I have to strain to read the text in a regular newspaper. After resting for about ...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Typically, presbyopia occurs in individuals over the age of 40, but at just 30 years old, it is possible that you may have hyperopia. It is worth noting that individuals with hyperopia can still have unaided vision of 20/20. To obtain a more accurate prescription, it may be benef...[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision After Eating: Aging and Treatment Options