Understanding Retinal Degeneration in High Myopia: Severity Insights
Retinal degeneration issues? 1. I understand that high myopia can lead to some degree of peripheral retinal degeneration. Could you please tell me how severe the peripheral retinal degeneration typically is for patients with myopia of 500 to 600 diopters? In your experience, do p...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: In clinical practice, I rarely encounter patients with severe degeneration. Of course, there are some cases that are more severe, but the probability is low and varies from person to person.[Read More] Understanding Retinal Degeneration in High Myopia: Severity Insights
Impact of Direct Flash Exposure on Eye Health: Risks and Concerns
The eyes were directly exposed to a flash of light? On April 25th at 5 PM, I used my phone's selfie function to take a close-up photo of my left eye (within 10 to 15 centimeters) and forgot to turn off the flash. The flash directly illuminated my eye, causing my vision to go...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical evaluation.[Read More] Impact of Direct Flash Exposure on Eye Health: Risks and Concerns
Understanding Retinal Thinning in High Myopia: Causes and Implications
Thinner retina? High myopia only causes retinal tears in a small percentage of individuals, which suggests that high myopia may lead to thinning of the peripheral retina, making it less likely to develop tears.
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The incidence of retinal tears is indeed higher in individuals with high myopia, but not all individuals with high myopia will experience retinal tears. Retinal tears occur due to the elongation of the eyeball, which causes areas of the retina that are weak to be more susc...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Thinning in High Myopia: Causes and Implications
Understanding Myopia: Is 650 Degrees Considered 500 or 600?
Myopia degree 1. Is a myopia of 650 degrees considered a type of 500 or 600 degrees? 2. Among patients in their 50s and 60s with 500 or 600 degrees of myopia that you have seen, do most of them still have healthy eyes?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. A myopia of 650 degrees can be considered approximately 600 degrees. 2. The prescription strength of glasses does not necessarily reflect the health status of the eyes; the health condition of the eyes is not always directly related to the degree of myopia. There are ma...[Read More] Understanding Myopia: Is 650 Degrees Considered 500 or 600?
Understanding Retinal Issues in Patients with High Myopia
Retinal issues 1. Doctor, based on your clinical experience, is the likelihood of retinal disease high for individuals around 50 to 60 years old with myopia of approximately 700 degrees? Thank you for your response, doctor.
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Individuals with around 700 degrees of myopia in their 50s or 60s have a certain risk of retinal pathology, but in my clinical experience, such patients are rare and the probability is not very high.[Read More] Understanding Retinal Issues in Patients with High Myopia
Understanding Retinal Holes: Risks and Precautions for High Myopia Patients
Issues Related to Retinal Tears Hello, Doctor Gao. I apologize for bothering you again. I have high myopia (approximately -1000 in both eyes) and high astigmatism (approximately -375 in both eyes). Last month, I underwent a dilated fundus examination and discovered a small hole i...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The vibrations from driving or riding a motorcycle during commuting can indeed pose certain risks for patients who already have retinal tears or thinning. Especially when navigating uneven or bumpy roads, it is advisable to minimize the impact of these vibrations. It ...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Holes: Risks and Precautions for High Myopia Patients
Understanding Retinal Disease Risk in Different Age Groups
Age-related retinal degeneration Hello Doctor, I am referring to #195681 from yesterday. 1. You mentioned that based on your clinical experience, the likelihood of pathological changes in individuals in their 50s and 60s is low. Are you referring to individuals in their 50s and 6...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Individuals aged 50 to 60 with myopia of 500 to 600 degrees.[Read More] Understanding Retinal Disease Risk in Different Age Groups
Understanding Retinal Issues: What to Know About Floaters and Flashing Lights
Retinal issues Hello Doctor: I have floaters in my vision, and recently I've been doing jump rope exercises. Today, after finishing my workout, I noticed a bright flash in my left eye, similar to a camera flash. It was brief and not very large, but it disappeared after a mom...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Floaters are a relatively common eye issue, typically caused by degeneration or damage to the vitreous body within the eye. Jump rope exercises may exert some pressure on the eyes, but generally, they do not have a direct impact on floaters. Based on your description, the ...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Issues: What to Know About Floaters and Flashing Lights
Understanding the Risks of Retinal Disorders in High Myopia Patients
Probability of Retinopathy 1. Among individuals with high myopia, only a small portion will develop retinal tears; consequently, is it correct to assume that the incidence of retinal detachment in high myopia is even lower? 2. Do individuals with myopia of 500 or 600 diopters a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Yes, only a small portion of individuals with high myopia will experience retinal tears, so the risk of retinal detachment in people with high myopia is not high. 2. Generally speaking, the higher the degree of myopia, the greater the likelihood that the peripheral reti...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Retinal Disorders in High Myopia Patients
Does High Myopia Increase the Risk of Retinal Degeneration and Tears?
Retinal degeneration Does high myopia lead to physiological peripheral retinal degeneration, which increases the risk of retinal tears? Thank you for your response, doctor.
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: High myopia can lead to choroidal atrophy in the peripheral retina, which may result in physiological peripheral retinal degeneration. This degeneration can increase the risk of retinal tears, as the structural integrity of the degenerative areas in the peripheral retina b...[Read More] Does High Myopia Increase the Risk of Retinal Degeneration and Tears?
Understanding Retinal Disease Risk in High Myopia: Key Insights
Risk of Retinopathy 1. I have a myopia of -4.75 diopters, which is on the edge of high myopia. Does this mean that my risk of retinal complications is similar to that of individuals with myopia of -5.00 or -6.00 diopters? 2. If my myopia increases by -1.00 diopter, how much doe...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Although your myopia is high, it has not yet reached the level of high myopia. Compared to individuals with myopia of 500 or 600 degrees, your risk of retinal complications may be slightly lower, but it is still important to have regular ophthalmic examinations to timel...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Disease Risk in High Myopia: Key Insights
Understanding Retinal Issues in High Myopia: What You Need to Know
Retinal issues 1. The doctor said that only a small portion of individuals with high myopia will experience retinal tears. Is this true? 2. I have myopia of -5.75 and -6.25, my retinal thickness is normal, and I do not have any tears. Should I be less concerned about the issue ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Yes, only a small portion of individuals with high myopia will experience retinal tears. Retinal tears are relatively rare, and their incidence is related to the axial length of the eye. A longer axial length increases the risk of tears, and high myopia is often associa...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Issues in High Myopia: What You Need to Know
Understanding Retinal Detachment Risks in High Myopia: Facts and Myths
Retinal issues 1. Is the number of people with myopia of 500 to 600 degrees who experience retinal detachment high? 2. Some websites state that the probability of retinal detachment in high myopia is 0.1%, while others say it is 1%. Which one is accurate?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The relationship between myopia of 500 degrees and 600 degrees and retinal detachment currently lacks a definitive conclusion. Retinal detachment is a relatively rare ocular condition primarily caused by the separation of the retina from other parts of the eye. The main...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Detachment Risks in High Myopia: Facts and Myths
Understanding the Risk of Retinal Tears in High Myopia Patients
Retinal detachment tear What is the approximate probability of developing a retinal tear for someone with myopia of -5.75 and -6.50? As I have a background in statistics, understanding this probability is very important to me. I am currently very worried about retinal tears and d...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The likelihood of retinal tears is related to the degree of myopia, but each individual's situation is different and cannot be generalized. Generally speaking, the higher the degree of myopia, the greater the risk of retinal tears; however, this can also be influenced...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of Retinal Tears in High Myopia Patients
Understanding Retinal Disorders: Holes, Myopia, and Future Risks
Retinopathy 1. Is a retinal tear considered a type of retinal disease? 2. If a person has high myopia but their retina is healthy, is the likelihood of developing a retinal tear in the future high? 3. If a retinal examination shows no thinning, will it thin out on its own in ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Yes, retinal tears are a type of retinal pathology. 2. High myopia is one of the risk factors for retinal tears, but not everyone with high myopia will experience a retinal tear. Other factors, such as age, overall eye health, and retinal thickness, can also influence t...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Disorders: Holes, Myopia, and Future Risks
Understanding High Myopia: Risks and Long-Term Eye Health Concerns
High myopia health Hello doctor, I am nearsighted with a prescription of -5.75 in my left eye and -6.50 in my right eye. I am 20 years old. 1. Based on your experience, will my degree of myopia deteriorate significantly or lead to many complications by the time I reach 40 or 50 y...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. The degree of vision deterioration varies from person to person; not everyone will experience significant decline at the ages of 40 or 50. Generally, myopia tends to gradually increase during adolescence and stabilizes in adulthood. However, as one ages, the natural agi...[Read More] Understanding High Myopia: Risks and Long-Term Eye Health Concerns
Am I Experiencing Retinal Detachment? Understanding Symptoms and Recovery
Am I suffering from night blindness? Can night blindness be cured? Hello, I was previously diagnosed with floaters. However, this morning while I was taking an exam, I suddenly experienced a dark shadow in front of my eyes, like a curtain closing down, which lasted about two to t...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
It is advisable to discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Am I Experiencing Retinal Detachment? Understanding Symptoms and Recovery
Understanding Common Eye Issues: Light Spots, Black Dots, and More
Eye problems Hello Doctor, I have some questions to ask. There is a phenomenon where a point of light can only be seen in the sky. In the moment of blinking, a light spot appears in a certain area of my vision, and its position is fixed; if blocked by a building, it cannot be see...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Based on the phenomenon you described, the light spot that appears during blinking may be referred to as "blue light halo." This is a physiological phenomenon caused by light passing through the blood vessels, fundus, and retina of the eye, where differences...[Read More] Understanding Common Eye Issues: Light Spots, Black Dots, and More
Understanding Retinal Issues in High Myopia: Risks and Concerns
Retinal issues 1. Based on your experience, will a prescription of around -500 to -600 diopters easily lead to retinal diseases? 2. Does this level of myopia deteriorate quickly, or does it typically stabilize at a certain point? I feel very anxious about the potential issues w...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Individuals with higher degrees of myopia are indeed at a greater risk for retinal diseases, especially those with high myopia (greater than -6.00 diopters) or a family history of such conditions. Therefore, it is recommended that you undergo regular ophthalmic examinat...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Issues in High Myopia: Risks and Concerns
Understanding Floaters and Blurry Vision: Eye Health Concerns Explained
Floaters and blurred vision? Hello, doctor. I have high myopia of over 1000 and astigmatism of 300, along with floaters. Recently, I've been experiencing a flickering sensation when looking at the sky. I would like to know if this is related to the floaters and if it could i...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
1. It is recommended to discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if additional examinations are necessary. 2. Alternatively, you may seek consultation at another ophthalmology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Blurry Vision: Eye Health Concerns Explained