Recovering Vision After Chemical Burn: Understanding Astigmatism and Treatment Options
Issues Following Chemical Burns to the Cornea Hello, doctor! My eyes suffered from a chemical burn (from nitric acid), and after undergoing amniotic membrane treatment, I am currently wearing a third amniotic membrane on my left eye, while the right eye has had the membrane remov...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The extent of the injury will determine the situation. Typically, if the cornea is injured, it will affect vision to some degree. As for the level of recovery, it depends on the extent of scarring on the cornea. Corneal reshaping lenses may not be very helpful. Please be p...[Read More] Recovering Vision After Chemical Burn: Understanding Astigmatism and Treatment Options
Understanding Pseudomyopia: Glasses Fitting and Treatment Options
Eyeglass prescription issues? Thank you again, Dr. for your patient responses! Q1. I would like to ask the doctor how to restore my previous myopic degree if it is caused by the aging of the ciliary muscle leading to pseudomyopia? Should I use cycloplegic agents? Q2. Given my ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. With age, it may not be possible to return to the original prescription even with the use of dilating agents; the previous link I provided can be referenced for more information. This prescription may remain stable. 2. Depending on your needs, you can get a prescription...[Read More] Understanding Pseudomyopia: Glasses Fitting and Treatment Options
Understanding Eye Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye allergy Hello, doctor. I am a second-year junior high school student. Earlier this year, I experienced inflammation in both eyes due to negligence in thoroughly cleaning my orthokeratology lenses. The ophthalmologist prescribed eye drops containing 0.2% steroids, which led to...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
It is recommended to visit a medical center for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Eye Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Vision Changes: Common Eye Issues and Solutions at 28
Eyeglass prescription issues? Thank you, doctor, for your detailed response to question #188551. I would like to ask the following: Q1. Is it normal for my prescription to increase by 150 degrees over the past five years at my age of 28, along with astigmatism? Q2. Can eye fati...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. There are indeed individuals whose myopia continues to increase even after reaching adulthood. This is due to the gradual aging and decreased elasticity of the ciliary muscle, which prevents it from relaxing after dilation, resulting in unchanged measurements; however, ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Changes: Common Eye Issues and Solutions at 28
Understanding Prescription Glasses: Key Questions for Eye Health
Eyeglass prescription issues? Hello, Doctor! Five years ago, my prescription was -4.50 and -3.50. Recently, I've noticed that my distance vision has become less clear, especially since I work with an 11-inch tablet at a distance of 35 cm and switch between looking at a 32-in...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. It should not happen. 2. You may feel more fatigued, but the prescription may not necessarily increase. 3. It is possible; it allows you to see nearby more comfortably. When looking at distant objects, it will not be blurry. 4. With appropriate protection at your age, t...[Read More] Understanding Prescription Glasses: Key Questions for Eye Health
Understanding Asymmetrical Eyelids: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
The eyelids exhibit a persistent asymmetry, with one appearing single and the other double? Hello, Doctor. Since childhood, I have had single eyelids and smaller eyes, and due to physical factors, I have astigmatism, hyperopia, amblyopia, and strabismus, which I am continuously c...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It should not be related to floaters. If it is truly bothersome, you might consider surgery for correction. Changing from a monolid to a double eyelid can make the eyes appear larger and more balanced. Please consult with an ophthalmic plastic surgeon for an evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Asymmetrical Eyelids: Causes and Solutions for Eye Issues
Seeing Floaters After Napping: Should You Be Concerned?
Upon waking from a nap while lying flat, I noticed scattered dark spots in my vision? Hello doctor, today after waking up from my afternoon nap, I noticed scattered dark spots in my vision. However, when I closed my eyes, my vision returned to normal immediately. I promptly sough...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
I recommend that you: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician, focusing on symptom management or determining if further examinations are necessary. 2. Consider seeking treatment from other medical institutions. Thank you, and wish you good health![Read More] Seeing Floaters After Napping: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Astigmatism Fatigue: Causes and Solutions for Eye Strain
Astigmatism-related eye fatigue correction issues? Hello Doctor, I currently have astigmatism of -3.50 in my left eye and -2.50 in my right eye, with myopia of -1.00 and -1.50, which hasn't increased in recent years. My last eye examination was three to four years ago, and i...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: It could be an issue with your prescription, possibly due to a high degree of myopia, which may cause this situation. I recommend undergoing dilation and then having your vision re-evaluated for a more accurate prescription.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism Fatigue: Causes and Solutions for Eye Strain
Understanding Floaters and Rainbow Vision: Common Eye Concerns Explained
Issues related to visual disturbances and floaters? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask: 1. I am currently experiencing floaters, and I have heard that floaters usually occur in individuals around their 30s or 40s. Since I am experiencing this at the age o...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Currently, there is a trend of earlier onset of floaters, which is related to modern people's eye usage habits. 2. It may simply be a phenomenon caused by eye secretions during sleep. As tears gradually wash away the secretions, it returns to normal. 3. Similar to ...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Rainbow Vision: Common Eye Concerns Explained
What to Watch For After Eye Injury: When to Seek Medical Attention
If you hit your eye, it can lead to various outcomes depending on the severity of the impact. Possible effects include bruising, swelling, or redness around the eye, known as a periorbital hemat Hello, Doctor Gao. I accidentally bumped my left eye while carrying a basket of veget...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: There are currently no issues. If there are any changes from the current condition, such as changes in vision, changes in visual field, or eye pain, you should seek medical attention. If there are no changes, you can rest assured.[Read More] What to Watch For After Eye Injury: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Eye Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Regarding eye injuries? Dr. Gao accidentally bumped his eye while moving something recently. Currently, he feels a dull pain in the left eye but has no obvious external injury, no symptoms of blurred vision, or sensitivity to light. He visited an ophthalmology clinic for a dilate...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: If there are changes in your condition, such as changes in vision, changes in visual field, or worsening eye pain, you should seek medical attention. If there are no changes, you can be reassured. Anterior chamber bleeding can be detected using a slit lamp examination. In ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Astigmatism: Concerns About Keratoconus and Eye Health
Worsening astigmatism raises concerns about keratoconus? Hello, doctor. I went to the hospital for an examination in March this year and found that my astigmatism in both eyes has increased by 100 degrees, while my myopia has not changed. According to my follow-up records, the la...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Astigmatism is not severe, so regular monitoring is sufficient.[Read More] Understanding Astigmatism: Concerns About Keratoconus and Eye Health
Understanding Nighttime Ghosting in High Myopia: Causes and Solutions
In the evening, I see a double image at the bottom of the screen with a black background and white text in my left eye? Hello, Doctor. I have high myopia, with my left eye around -900 and my right eye around -700. I didn't pay much attention to it before, but a few days ago,...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This situation is likely caused by astigmatism. If there is only double vision without affecting your overall vision, it may not be necessary to change your glasses. However, if this condition impacts your vision or causes disturbances, you should consider getting new glas...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Ghosting in High Myopia: Causes and Solutions
Can Eye Fatigue Cause Temporary Vision Decline Without Myopia Increase?
Eye fatigue and deterioration of uncorrected vision? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing eye fatigue recently. I would like to ask if it is possible for fatigue and excessive eye use to lead to a decrease in uncorrected visual acuity (feeling like my myopia has worsened) even ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: When fatigued, the ciliary muscle's ability to accommodate may deteriorate, leading to blurred vision, and myopia may appear to worsen. However, since measuring refractive error is instantaneous, it is possible that the measured prescription remains the same. Vision i...[Read More] Can Eye Fatigue Cause Temporary Vision Decline Without Myopia Increase?
20 Days Post-Cataract Surgery: Why Is My Vision Still Blurry?
It has been 20 days since my cataract surgery, and my vision is still blurry. I am very worried? I have high myopia (approximately 800-900 degrees) and have undergone laser eye surgery. In recent years, during examinations, cataracts were discovered along with macular degeneratio...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Due to the inability to assess the condition of your eyes, I am unable to determine the specific issue. Thank you for your understanding. Dr. He Jianxian, Ophthalmology Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] 20 Days Post-Cataract Surgery: Why Is My Vision Still Blurry?
Seeing Moving White Spots in the Dark: Should You Seek Further Eye Exam?
Seeing white spots in the dark? Hello, my child is currently 8 years old and sees moving white spots in dim light. However, both the school vision screening and the ophthalmologist examination indicated that there are no issues, and there is no myopia; their vision is generally f...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Observe the symptoms, and if they persist, seek medical attention.[Read More] Seeing Moving White Spots in the Dark: Should You Seek Further Eye Exam?
Understanding Mydriatic Eye Drops and Eye Fatigue: Key Concerns
Pupil-dilating eye drops, eye fatigue issues? Hello Doctor: I am a patient with high myopia, with a prescription of -750 diopters in my right eye and -700 diopters in my left eye. I also experience floaters in both eyes, and I have a history of a retinal tear in my left eye, alon...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. There is no contraindication. A ten-minute interval is sufficient. 2. It could possibly be trigeminal neuralgia. 3. Some individuals may respond more slowly, which does not necessarily indicate a problem.[Read More] Understanding Mydriatic Eye Drops and Eye Fatigue: Key Concerns
Understanding Vision Problems Related to Neurological Conditions
Optic nerve-related issues? Dear Dr. Gao, My mother suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in July 2021, which resulted in hydrocephalus. Since it was assessed as mild hydrocephalus, she did not undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. However, her vision has deteriorated from 0.7/0....
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Due to the issues with the macula and glaucoma, vision may still be affected; however, the decrease in intracranial pressure is still beneficial. 2. If the edema persists for too long, it can lead to optic nerve damage, which may ultimately result in optic atrophy.[Read More] Understanding Vision Problems Related to Neurological Conditions
Understanding Visual Field Loss: Causes and Implications for Eye Health
Loss of vision? 1. In the case where the optic nerve is functioning normally, when the left eye is focused on a distant object and slightly to the right, experiencing a loss of peripheral vision on the left side could be attributed to a phenomenon known as "visual field loss...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: If you are experiencing this situation, it is recommended that you visit an ophthalmologist for an examination and undergo a visual field test to check for any visual field defects. Generally, this type of phenomenon is not common.[Read More] Understanding Visual Field Loss: Causes and Implications for Eye Health
Exploring Treatment Options for Double Vision Due to Left Eye Nerve Damage
Diplopia due to impaired focusing caused by injury to the left optic nerve? Hello Doctor, the patient is my mother. She underwent surgery for a brain tumor last year. The tumor compressed her left optic nerve, resulting in damage to the optic nerve after the surgery, causing her ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Inability to open the eyelid may be due to paralysis of the third cranial nerve, which can also cause misalignment of the extraocular muscles leading to double vision. Currently, there may not be any aggressive treatment options available, and we can only observe to see if...[Read More] Exploring Treatment Options for Double Vision Due to Left Eye Nerve Damage