Post-Car Accident Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Vision Issues and Surgery Risks
Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a car accident resulting in re-examination? I was involved in a car accident on June 17 of this year, which resulted in subarachnoid hemorrhage. It has been five months, but my vision has not improved. After being discharged, I have been attending f...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: To apply for disability assistance, an assessment of vision or visual field is required. Please inquire at the organization where you wish to apply for disability assistance about the eligibility criteria and request the necessary documentation to be filled out by an ophth...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Vision Issues and Surgery Risks
Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters and Visual Disturbances Explained
Eye problems Hello Doctor, I am 45 years old and have high myopia (over -600 degrees). I experience floaters (white mist or black dots) and have undergone the following examinations: a. dilated fundus examination of the retina b. OCT c. visual field test d. brain MRI. All results...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Experiencing a sense of movement when looking at the ground or other objects may be due to minor vibrations or tremors of the eyeball. This condition is more common in individuals with high myopia and typically does not require significant concern. However, if this sens...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters and Visual Disturbances Explained
Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes and Concerns
Flashes of light in the visual field? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have myopia of 200-300 degrees. Recently, for the past two days, when I wake up and lie down looking at the ceiling or wall, I sometimes see flashes of light, similar to the flickering of a broken light bulb. If I change ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Flashing Symptoms: When you lie in bed looking at the ceiling or wall, you may sometimes experience a sensation of flashes. These flashes may be caused by some changes within the eye, such as opacities in the vitreous or changes in vitreous traction within the eye. Th...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes and Concerns
Flashes of light in the visual field? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have myopia of 200-300 degrees. Recently, for the past two days, when I wake up and lie down looking at the ceiling or wall, I sometimes see flashes of light, similar to the flickering of a broken light bulb. If I change ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Flashing symptoms: When you lie in bed looking at the ceiling or wall, you may sometimes experience a sensation of flashes. These flashes may be caused by some changes within the eye, such as opacities in the vitreous body or changes in vitreous traction within the eye....[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Temporary Visual Disturbances After Sneezing: Expert Insights
Follow-up Inquiry #201424 Dear Dr. Gao, Thank you very much for your response, explanation, and suggestions regarding the inquiry in "<a href='https://adoctor.tw/article/201424'>#201424</a>". Your clarification that forceful sneezing is unlikely t...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. Based on your description, you experienced brief episodes of seeing stars and flashes of light in front of your eyes in 2020, but your retinal examination in 2021 showed that your retina was normal. These short-term episodes of seeing stars and flashes of light may be ...[Read More] Understanding Temporary Visual Disturbances After Sneezing: Expert Insights
Understanding Visual Disturbances After Sneezing: Expert Insights
Inquiry Consultation Hello, Dr. Gao: I just sneezed quite forcefully and experienced seeing stars and a white light in front of my right eye. This condition lasted for a few seconds and then disappeared. Currently, there are no obvious abnormalities or discomfort in my eyes. I wo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. Experiencing visual disturbances, such as seeing stars, after a forceful sneeze is a normal physiological response due to sudden changes in pressure. However, persistent white light in the right eye for several seconds may require further observation. Q2. Generally, a ...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances After Sneezing: Expert Insights
Understanding Optic Nerve Cupping and Glaucoma in High Myopia
Optic cup excavation and glaucoma? I'm sorry, doctor. I have high myopia (approximately over -600 diopters in both eyes) and high astigmatism (approximately over -500 diopters in both eyes). Today, I went to a major hospital for an eye examination, and the doctor said that m...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another ophthalmology medical facility. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Optic Nerve Cupping and Glaucoma in High Myopia
Understanding Visual Discrepancies Between Left and Right Eyes
When alternating between viewing text with both eyes, a difference is noticed between the left and right eyes? Hello doctor, I would like to ask, when I alternately close my left and right eyes while looking directly at the second line of "a" below, I notice that my lef...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Recommendations: 1. Discuss the above situation further with your attending physician. 2. Alternatively, seek consultation at another ophthalmology medical facility. Thank you. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Visual Discrepancies Between Left and Right Eyes
Understanding Visual Field Differences Between Your Eyes
Differences in visual fields observed by both eyes? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, when I alternate closing my left and right eyes while looking directly at the second line of "a" below, I notice that my left eye cannot clearly see the first line's "a&quo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: This situation may indicate a visual field defect or visual problem, especially when the conditions of both eyes are different. However, to determine your condition, I recommend that you visit an ophthalmologist for an examination as soon as possible. An ophthalmologist ca...[Read More] Understanding Visual Field Differences Between Your Eyes
Understanding High Eye Pressure and Optic Nerve Health: Key Concerns
Optic nerve-related Currently, I would like to briefly describe my situation. I was diagnosed with elevated intraocular pressure and slightly larger optic nerve cupping at the age of 18. I have been undergoing regular visual field tests and fundus examinations for the past five y...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: (1) Based on your description, your intraocular pressure is currently stable in the range of 21-22 mmHg, and your visual field test results are normal, with no abnormalities in the fundus. This may indicate that your condition is currently stable and may only be classified...[Read More] Understanding High Eye Pressure and Optic Nerve Health: Key Concerns
Understanding Retinal Tears: Risks, Treatments, and Common Concerns
Retinal traction and tears? Hello, a few days ago I visited an ophthalmologist, and the doctor mentioned that I have a retinal tear in my right eye, but it may not necessarily require laser treatment. I currently have myopia of -6.00 diopters and astigmatism of -1.00 diopter, alo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Retinal tears and holes are not the same. A retinal tear refers to a loosening of the connection between the retina and the eye wall, but there is no hole. A retinal hole is a small opening in the retina, through which fluid or blood may seep in, potentially leading to ...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Tears: Risks, Treatments, and Common Concerns
Seeing Rainbow Halos: Is It a Sign of Glaucoma?
Rainbow halos around the eyes? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have elevated intraocular pressure (21, 22) and have optic nerve cupping (previous visual field tests were normal), so I have been worried about the possibility of glaucoma. At night, I tend to stare at lights because I read onl...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Rainbow halos may be one of the symptoms of certain eye conditions, including glaucoma. However, the symptoms of glaucoma typically include more than just seeing rainbow halos. Glaucoma is often accompanied by elevated intraocular pressure, blurred vision, eye pain, rednes...[Read More] Seeing Rainbow Halos: Is It a Sign of Glaucoma?
Understanding Black Shadows and Flashes in Your Vision: Is It Normal?
The appearance of shadows and flashes in the eyes? Hello, doctor. I have floaters in my vision, but I recently had a dilated eye exam, and the doctor told me there were no issues. However, today my eyes felt a bit sore, so I decided to close them for a short rest. When I closed m...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The eye symptoms you described do not seem to align with the typical characteristics of floaters. Floaters usually present as dot-like, thread-like, or ring-like images in the visual field, rather than black shadows or flashes of white light. Black shadows and flashes of l...[Read More] Understanding Black Shadows and Flashes in Your Vision: Is It Normal?
Understanding Visual Field Defects in Pituitary and Craniopharyngioma Tumors
Brain tumor - visual field abnormalities Hello Doctor, I began seeking medical attention over a year ago due to blurred vision. Two neurologists have diagnosed me with either a pituitary tumor or a craniopharyngioma. The tumor is slightly pressing on the optic chiasm, causing vis...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Ophthalmic optic nerve examination: An ophthalmologist can typically perform a preliminary assessment of the optic nerve. However, for some deeper structures, such as the optic chiasm, an ophthalmic examination may not provide detailed imaging information. Normal findin...[Read More] Understanding Visual Field Defects in Pituitary and Craniopharyngioma Tumors
Seeing Flashing Rings with Eyes Closed: Causes and Concerns
Experiencing flashes of light while moving the eyes with closed eyelids? Dear Dr. Gao, I have high myopia (left eye -725 degrees, right eye -675 degrees) and underwent laser treatment for a peripheral retinal tear a year ago (the ophthalmologist indicated that the tear is locate...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, you are concerned that the donut-shaped flashes you are seeing may be related to your eye health. This symptom could be associated with several eye conditions, including retinal detachment, vitreous floaters, or other retinal issues. Since I cann...[Read More] Seeing Flashing Rings with Eyes Closed: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Eye Pressure, Visual Field Tests, and Corneal Thickness Measurements
Visual field test, intraocular pressure, corneal thickness? Hello, Doctor. I previously visited the hospital due to red eyes, and during my first visit, my intraocular pressure was measured at 22.23, which was considered normal and possibly due to stress. However, during my follo...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there has been some fluctuation in your intraocular pressure (IOP) between the two examinations, with a slight increase noted. It is possible for IOP to vary in the short term, and sometimes emotional stress or tension can lead to elevated pressu...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pressure, Visual Field Tests, and Corneal Thickness Measurements
Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Eye Symptoms Explained
When looking down and to the right while blinking, there is a shadow in the vision? Hello Doctor: I have myopia of -3.75 and astigmatism of -2.00 in my left eye, and myopia of -5.75 and astigmatism of -1.50 in my right eye. Five years ago, I underwent laser treatment for a retina...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Q1. Could this symptom be due to a thinner retina in that area? Or could it be a precursor to retinal disease? This symptom may be caused by various factors, including retinal issues, floaters in the vitreous, or changes in other ocular structures. Although you mentioned t...[Read More] Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Eye Symptoms Explained
Understanding Persistent Eye Flashes: Causes and Concerns
Recent persistent flashes of light in the eyes? Hello Doctor, 1. I underwent retinal laser treatment about 7 years ago. Recently, I have been experiencing persistent flashes of light that are localized to the same area, and they become more pronounced when I open and close my e...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Flashes are a type of visual symptom, typically described as points of light or streaks of light flickering or flashing in the visual field. Flashes can be a symptom of retinal issues, but they do not necessarily indicate that the retina is being pulled. Flashes may be ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Eye Flashes: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Flashing Lights and Floaters After Retinal Laser Treatment
Laser treatment for retinal tears? Hello, Doctor. At the end of May and the beginning of June, I visited an ophthalmologist because I experienced intermittent flashes and visual disturbances in my right eye. A few days prior to the visual disturbances, I had accidentally consumed...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Is there a type of floaters that is similar to photopsia? Floaters typically present as small black dots or thread-like objects drifting in the visual field, rather than as flashes of light. Photopsia is usually caused by physical changes in the retina, such as tears ...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights and Floaters After Retinal Laser Treatment
Understanding Floaters and Presbyopia: Common Eye Concerns Explained
Floaters and presbyopia? Hello Doctor, I have approximately 700 degrees of myopia in both eyes. About ten years ago, I developed floaters, and after an examination, it was found that the peripheral retina in my right eye was slightly thin. I underwent laser surgery at that time. ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: 1. Presbyopia: The symptoms you described, particularly sensitivity to light and visual fatigue, may be a sign of presbyopia. Presbyopia is a condition that occurs with aging, where the lens of the eye gradually loses its flexibility, making it difficult to focus, especi...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Presbyopia: Common Eye Concerns Explained