Sclera, Ophthalmology FAQ - Page 14

Visibility of silicone oil injection in monocular patients? Dear Doctor Wang, Due to a retinal detachment in my left eye at the age of 17 that was not treated promptly, I now have only hand motion vision in that eye and rely on my right eye, which has a vision of 0.8. I do not h...

Nail injury to the eye? While playing, I accidentally poked my eye with my fingernail, and now there is a red spot on the sclera that looks like a bruise. My vision is currently normal.

Questions about floaters? Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I started experiencing floaters, and recently I've noticed them appearing again, so I went to an ophthalmologist for a dilated eye exam. The doctor said I only have simple floaters and just need to have regular follow...

Could you please provide more details about your condition? I was diagnosed with conjunctivitis at the end of June, and my eyes have not improved until now, early October. Initially, my eyes were swollen, and then they became extremely red. The doctor prescribed eye drops, which ...

Can the scar on the white part of the eye after strabismus surgery be removed? Hello: In 2007, I underwent strabismus surgery due to an angle greater than 10 degrees. However, after recovery, I noticed black deposits on the sclera, and I experience intermittent eye pain. I would ...

Postoperative Vision After Retinal Detachment Surgery Hello, about three to four years ago, I underwent a vitrectomy and scleral buckle procedure for a retinal detachment in my right eye, followed by the implantation of silicone oil, which was removed after a year due to the rapi...

Excessive use of the eyes can lead to cloudiness? I usually overuse my eyes, and now I feel that my eyeballs are not as clear as they used to be. My sclera, which used to be bright white, now appears somewhat yellowish and unclear. If I start taking care of my eyes now, can they ...

Cloudy vision? My sclera appears grayish, and there are yellowish areas underneath. Is this a sign of any disease? Also, yesterday while writing an essay, I noticed that when I looked at a grid with one eye, part of it was obscured by a shadow, and the lines appeared distorted! I...

Visual field scotoma Three months ago, one evening, I suddenly noticed two stationary gray shadows appearing to the right of the central vision in my right eye, resembling pencil-drawn colors. This is concerning because two years ago, I underwent scleral buckle surgery for retina...

Visual field scotoma A few nights ago, I suddenly noticed two stationary gray shadows appearing to the right of the central vision in my right eye. I am very concerned because I previously had a retinal detachment in that eye, which was treated with a scleral buckle surgery. I im...

Developmental arrest Long-term excessive accommodation can lead to the ciliary muscle becoming inflexible. This over-accommodation enhances the convergence effect, causing the extraocular muscles to exert pressure on the eyeball, resulting in increased intraocular pressure, conge...

Autolysis Dr. Gao, I sincerely apologize, but I still do not understand your statement that the corneal and scleral stiffness does not soften during eye fatigue and dryness. However, I am reminded of that research article: the ocular congestion caused by sustained near vision res...

Final conclusion? Prolonged eye fatigue and dryness can affect the sclera and cornea's rigidity, causing them to soften, which weakens the support of the eyeball. This can lead to the continued growth and deformation of the already stable axial length and cornea, resulting i...

Thank you, Dr. Gao? Thank you, Dr. Gao, for always helping me clarify my doubts. I understand now. So to summarize, prolonged eye strain can cause discomfort and a feeling of dryness, but it does not significantly affect the rigidity of the sclera and cornea, nor does it lead to ...

Feeling fatigued all day? Doctor, at first my eyes felt very dry, and after an examination, the doctor said there were no significant issues with my vision or astigmatism, which relieved my worries. However, I often feel fatigued and uncomfortable, and I can't help but worry...

Thank you, Dr. Gao? Hello Dr. Gao, as you mentioned, even if fatigue causes the sclera to soften, the degree of impact is minimal and not a cause for concern. However, every time I feel fatigued for an extended period, I worry that the degree of impact might increase with the dur...

Hardness coefficient Does measuring scleral rigidity and corneal hardness and thickness under conditions of "eye fatigue" and "emotional stress" affect the obtained values? Thank you.

Please ask your question again? The report states that during eye fatigue, there is congestion of the choroidal capillaries, and the exudation of protein and proteolytic enzymes can soften the connective tissue of the sclera. This suggests that eye fatigue may affect the hardness...

May I ask the doctor? Does dryness and fatigue of the eyes affect the rigidity of the sclera and cornea?

Thank you once again? Thank you for your response, Doctor. I am concerned that every time my eyes feel very fatigued and dry, it might affect the hardness of the cornea and sclera, thereby weakening their support. This worry makes my eyes even more fatigued. So, you mentioned tha...