Understanding Thinning Retina: Risks, Management, and Lifestyle Considerations
Thinner retina? I recently had a retinal examination due to floaters, and the doctor said it was normal floaters. I asked if there were any issues with my retina, and the doctor mentioned that some areas were thinner but still considered normal. I would like to ask: 1. I do not...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Wei: 1. The peripheral retina is naturally thinner, and if there are no issues, it is not a concern. 2. If it becomes too thin, there is a higher risk of holes forming. If holes do occur, they need to be sealed with laser treatment to prevent retinal detachment. If y...[Read More] Understanding Thinning Retina: Risks, Management, and Lifestyle Considerations
Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction: Impact on Eye Structure and Vision
Liquefaction issues 1. The vitreous body supports the eyeball, so will the liquefaction of the vitreous lead to a decrease in support strength and cause changes in axial length, thereby increasing refractive error? 2. Does vitreous liquefaction affect the retina? 3. Does post...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Coconut: 1. No, 2. No, 3. No, please do not worry. Puzih Hospital Ophthalmology: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you. Gao Pilin.[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction: Impact on Eye Structure and Vision
Understanding Physiological Floaters: Impact on Vitreous Support and Eye Movement
Physiological floaters Thank you for your response, Doctor. I have one more question: Does the liquefaction of the vitreous body in physiological floaters weaken its support towards the equatorial region? Also, is it still possible to perform eye movements with floaters?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, regarding physiological floaters, the liquefaction of the vitreous body has little impact on the support of the equatorial region. Additionally, individuals with floaters can perform eye movements, but generally, there is no need for special eye exercises. Puzih Hospital O...[Read More] Understanding Physiological Floaters: Impact on Vitreous Support and Eye Movement
Impact of Extraocular Muscle Contraction on Vitreous Health
Extraocular muscles and vitreous body? When the extraocular muscles contract, they can exert pressure on the vitreous body, correct? Is this pressure harmful to the eyes? Over time, can it lead to liquefaction or opacification of the vitreous?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ning: This level of pressure is normal and will not harm your eyes. It is not related to vitreous liquefaction or opacification. Puzih Hospital Ophthalmology: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We hope to have the opportunity t...[Read More] Impact of Extraocular Muscle Contraction on Vitreous Health
Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Should You Change Your Career?
Vitreous degeneration Hello Doctor, six months ago, whenever I turned off the lights at night, I would see bright spots when moving my eyes. If I closed my eyes and shook my head, I would see circles and bright dots. At that time, I was diagnosed with a small tear and underwent l...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello: Essentially, your work increases the likelihood of presbyopia appearing earlier, but I believe you are overly concerned about work causing blindness. I recommend that you have a dilated retinal examination at most every six months. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Should You Change Your Career?
Post-Corneal Repair: Addressing Vision Issues and Emotional Support
Corneal suture healing? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about a patient who sustained an eye injury from being struck by a ball, resulting in a corneal rupture that was sutured at the upper edge, not centrally on the pupil. Currently, two months post-surgery, the best-corrected...
Dr. Wang Yuwei Reply:
You are fortunate that the corneal center was not affected, allowing you to maintain good corrected vision. Whether hard contact lenses are suitable for you should be determined based on the extent of wound healing and the health of the corneal epithelium. Mydriatic agents may ca...[Read More] Post-Corneal Repair: Addressing Vision Issues and Emotional Support
Tips to Prevent the Worsening of Floaters in Your Vision
How to prevent the worsening of floaters? I previously consulted a doctor about experiencing a white fog when turning my head. Should I avoid this situation? For example, should I turn my head slowly to minimize the appearance of the white fog? Can I still go for a jog, or should...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: The vitreous floaters you are experiencing are less likely to cause retinal detachment. You should only be particularly cautious with vigorous exercise if you see flashes of light. In your case, you can continue to exercise normally and turn your head without concern. This...[Read More] Tips to Prevent the Worsening of Floaters in Your Vision
Is Wearing Incorrect Prescription Glasses Harmful to Your Eyes?
Prescription for glasses Is wearing incorrect prescription glasses more harmful to the eyes? I currently have a myopia of 700 degrees. My original glasses broke, and the glasses I am wearing now are 200 degrees. Since I can see relatively clearly, I haven't gotten new glasse...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello: The symptoms mentioned are indicative of floaters. It is recommended to promptly visit an ophthalmologist for a retinal examination and also to have an eye refraction test to determine your prescription. (Floaters are a phenomenon related to the vitreous body in the eye an...[Read More] Is Wearing Incorrect Prescription Glasses Harmful to Your Eyes?
Understanding Flashing Lights in Your Vision: Causes and Solutions
Experiencing flashes of light in the eyes? Recently, while studying, I've been experiencing a sensation of flashes around my eyes, similar to turning a light off and then back on quickly, lasting about 1 to 3 minutes in both eyes. I'm not sure what this condition is. Co...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear "Youyou", Regarding the sensation of flashes around the eyes, it is mostly caused by abnormal discharges from the retina. This issue often arises from the traction of the vitreous body pulling on the peripheral retina, which may sometimes be accompanied by retinal...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Your Vision: Causes and Solutions
Does Intense Exercise Worsen Vitreous Floaters?
Vitreous floaters and intense exercise? I would like to ask the doctor, I have floaters and when I visited an ophthalmologist, I was told that it is due to vitreous opacities. Sometimes when I play basketball, the movement causes larger and more noticeable floaters to appear. I w...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Intense exercise can increase the movement and pulling of the vitreous body within the eye, so it is advisable to avoid it.[Read More] Does Intense Exercise Worsen Vitreous Floaters?
Understanding Blurry Vision in Seniors: Causes and Surgical Options
The elderly person has blurred vision and requires surgery? Dear Dr. Wang, My mother is 68 years old and has been experiencing blurred vision for about two months. She has difficulty seeing the facial features of people on television and also struggles to see things up close. He...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
It could be a macular fold, but it's uncertain. It is in a different location than cataracts, and simultaneous surgery is not recommended.[Read More] Understanding Blurry Vision in Seniors: Causes and Surgical Options
Understanding Floaters: Impact of Basketball on Eye Health
Regarding floaters? I would like to ask the doctor again. I personally enjoy playing basketball, but during intense games, I notice that the floaters in my vision increase and become more prominent, even at night when I can see them clearly. Doctor, will playing basketball worsen...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, playing sports will not worsen this condition. Due to variations in environmental lighting and the position of impurities in the vitreous body, the size and number of floaters can vary, which is a normal phenomenon. Vitreous floaters are caused by opacities in the vitreous...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Impact of Basketball on Eye Health
Understanding Eye Floaters and Bright Spots: What You Need to Know
Eye highlights Hello Doctor, I started noticing transparent floaters in my eyes around the age of 16, but recently I feel that the floaters have increased, and there are also persistent bright spots (similar to floaters but bright white). Previously, these bright spots would only...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, the situation you described is likely floaters, not cataracts. The bright spots are also a type of floaters. The causes of floaters can be categorized into three types. The first type is physiological, accounting for 20%, which indicates the presence of impurities in the e...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters and Bright Spots: What You Need to Know
Understanding Floaters and Retinal Health: What You Need to Know
Regarding floaters and retinal issues? Hello, doctor. I have myopia of about 700-750 degrees in both eyes, with astigmatism of 50 degrees. Previously, after sneezing, I noticed light spots, and later experienced flashes and changes in floaters. I went to a nearby clinic for an ex...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following advice: The symptoms you are experiencing are clinically referred to as "photopsia." This phenomenon is typically caused by the movement of the vitreous body in the e...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Retinal Health: What You Need to Know
Understanding Eye Floaters and Eye Health: Causes, Concerns, and Remedies
Vitreous hemorrhage with floaters? Hello Dr. Wang, I have myopia of 800 to 950 degrees and have been experiencing floaters, but they haven't been a major issue until I went to Huangshan two years ago. After descending the mountain, I woke up the next day to find a prominent...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, 1. The reason your floaters appear and disappear is that they are moving within the vitreous body of the eye. As long as the retina is normal, there is no need for special concern. There have been articles mentioning that high altitudes can trigger the appearance of floa...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters and Eye Health: Causes, Concerns, and Remedies
Concerns About Accidental Eye Contact: Impact on Retinal Health
The finger accidentally touches the eye? Dear Dr. Wang, Hello. Last night, while I was half asleep, my finger accidentally brushed against my left eye. Although there was no significant pressure, it made me somewhat concerned. (I had retinal detachment in my left eye due to high...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
The eyeball is elastic, and a light accidental bump usually does not cause harm. However, it is safer to undergo a fundus examination, especially if symptoms such as an increase in floaters, blurred vision, or visual field defects occur.[Read More] Concerns About Accidental Eye Contact: Impact on Retinal Health
Understanding Eye Pain: Tears, Eye Drops, and Treatment Options
Tearing and stinging when using eye drops - asking again? Regarding the stinging sensation I experience when applying eye drops and tearing, I would like to consult the doctor again. When I apply eye drops and tear, I feel a stinging sensation, but resting with my eyes closed is ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Dear Mr. Xiao Lai, 1. The course of acute conjunctivitis typically does not exceed two weeks. 2. It is advisable to further evaluate whether not using eye drops is feasible, as your symptoms may be related to the use of the drops. 3. The sensation of stinging is associated with ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain: Tears, Eye Drops, and Treatment Options
Understanding Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Eye Care Tips
Floaters Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort in my eyes. After an examination, I was diagnosed with floaters and retinal degeneration. My vision is 1.5, my eye pressure is normal, and I do not have any flashes. I am quite young, so shouldn't floaters ...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
Hello: Floaters are caused by the degeneration of the vitreous body and can occur in anyone. It is recommended that you perform regular self-examinations of your eyes, including: (1) Vision: Is your vision blurry? Are straight lines appearing distorted? Are objects looking missha...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Eye Care Tips
Understanding Retinal Holes: Exercise Restrictions and Treatment Options
I would like to inquire about the issue of retinal tears? Hello Doctor: I have an issue with a retinal tear and would like to ask if it is true that I cannot engage in any vigorous exercise. I usually jog, do push-ups, sit-ups, play baseball, etc. Is it really impossible for me t...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Sorry for the late reply! Because you have high myopia, your retina is relatively thinner. When we engage in vigorous exercise, it increases the movement of the vitreous body within the eye, which in turn increases the traction on the retina. Therefore, it is recommended that you...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Holes: Exercise Restrictions and Treatment Options
Red Eyes and Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Fatigue
Redness and blurred vision in the eyes? Recently, I have been spending a lot of time on the computer, which has caused my right eye to become easily red and my vision to be blurrier than before. After resting, the redness in my eye has improved, but the blurred vision has not. Ca...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: The causes of blurred vision can include changes in refractive error, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or abnormalities in focusing ability, leading to difficulty in recognizing objects. However, it may also be due to pathological changes in the media through which ...[Read More] Red Eyes and Blurry Vision: Causes and Solutions for Eye Fatigue