Understanding Macular Cysts: Surgery Risks and Recovery Insights
Macular cyst Hello Doctor: My father is 70 years old and has had excellent vision in the past. Recently, he suddenly noticed that his left eye has become blurry and the colors appear darker. He went to a regional large hospital's ophthalmology department for an examination, ...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
The cystoid macular edema you mentioned may refer to cystoid macular edema. Phacoemulsification is part of cataract surgery, and after the removal of the lens, an artificial intraocular lens must be implanted. The treatment for cystoid macular edema is not limited to surgery; it ...[Read More] Understanding Macular Cysts: Surgery Risks and Recovery Insights
Understanding Light Sensitivity and Floaters: Eye Health Concerns Explained
Photophobia? Hello, doctor! I have floaters in my vision. However, on some sunny days, even when I am facing away from the sunlight, my eyes feel very sensitive and I have to squint while riding my bike. Is this photophobia? Additionally, the black spots from my floaters in my le...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
There are many possible causes of photophobia, but the most common is conjunctivitis. Floaters are a type of vitreous opacities, which are associated with the aging of the vitreous body. Many people experience floaters to varying degrees, which can appear as spots, lines, or webs...[Read More] Understanding Light Sensitivity and Floaters: Eye Health Concerns Explained
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Eye Symptoms After Anxiety and High Blood Pressure
Experiencing discomfort in the eyes while looking at a screen? About two months ago, I experienced a panic attack that caused my blood pressure to spike rapidly (185/105~115). During that episode, I noticed a thin black line in my vision that pulsed with my heartbeat; I could see...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, sir: Based on your described symptoms, in addition to the presence of floaters, you also experience a difference in the perceived size of images between your two eyes. In most patients, the occurrence of floaters is due to the degeneration of the vitreous body within the e...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Eye Symptoms After Anxiety and High Blood Pressure
Understanding Laser Treatment for Floaters: Why the Controversy?
Regarding laser treatment for floaters? I would like to inquire why laser treatment for floaters is not widely accepted in the ophthalmology community. Is it due to poor effectiveness or associated risks? I have researched and found that both domestic and international physicians...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Sir: Regarding the laser treatment for floaters, one should consider the associated risks and benefits. Most patients develop floaters due to the degeneration of the vitreous body within the eye, where it changes from transparent to opaque, leading to the formation of opac...[Read More] Understanding Laser Treatment for Floaters: Why the Controversy?
Understanding Floaters and Flashes: Risks and Treatment Options for Eye Health
Floaters? I have poor eyesight (my right eye is -1.50 diopters for myopia, while my left eye has amblyopia with over -6.00 diopters). Four years ago, I started experiencing worsening floaters, and dilation tests showed no abnormalities. However, in the past six months, the freque...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sir: Myopia, especially high myopia, aging, or external trauma to the eyeball, can lead to the gradual degeneration and liquefaction of a transparent, gel-like structure in the eye known as the "vitreous body." This process can create opaque impurities (protein ag...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Flashes: Risks and Treatment Options for Eye Health
Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Risks, and Concerns
Vitreous body Hello, Doctor. Three years ago, I started experiencing floaters, and upon examination, the doctor diagnosed me with vitreous degeneration. However, a year ago, I began to experience flashes of light for the first time (with multiple light spots appearing and disappe...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sir: Myopia, especially high myopia, aging, or trauma to the eyeball can lead to changes in the structure of the eye. The vitreous body, a gel-like substance that resembles egg white, gradually degenerates and liquefies, forming opaque impurities (protein aggregates) that f...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Risks, and Concerns
Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Risks, and Expert Insights
Vitreous degeneration Hello Doctor, I have approximately 600 degrees of amblyopia in my left eye and about 150 degrees of myopia in my right eye. I discovered floaters about three and a half years ago, and examinations revealed vitreous degeneration, which has gradually worsened ...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello Sir: "Floaters" are structures within the eye, specifically the vitreous body, which is a gel-like substance that resembles egg white. This vitreous gradually degenerates and liquefies, leading to the formation of some opaque impurities (protein aggregates) that f...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Risks, and Expert Insights
Understanding Flashing Lights and Vitreous Floaters in Eye Health
Visual flashes and vitreous opacities? Hello, doctor. I previously consulted you, but it seems I didn't receive a response, so I'm asking again. Just now, I suddenly experienced a peripheral visual phenomenon with flashes lasting about 10 seconds, resembling many bright...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Sir: If you are experiencing flashes of light and floaters in your vision, it is very appropriate to seek an ophthalmologist's consultation promptly. The condition known as "floaters" typically occurs in individuals with high myopia or as they age. The vitre...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights and Vitreous Floaters in Eye Health
Understanding Flash Phenomena: Insights on Floaters and Retinal Health
Phosphene phenomenon Hello, Doctor. I have amblyopia in my left eye with over 600 degrees of refractive error, and my right eye has about 150 degrees of myopia along with approximately 150 degrees of astigmatism. I started noticing floaters about four years ago in both eyes (thou...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Sir: If you are experiencing flashes of light and floaters in your vision, it is very appropriate to promptly visit an ophthalmologist. The condition known as "floaters" typically occurs in cases of high myopia or as one ages. The vitreous body, a gel-like struct...[Read More] Understanding Flash Phenomena: Insights on Floaters and Retinal Health
Understanding Incomplete Posterior Vitreous Detachment and Its Treatment Options
Regarding the vitreous body? Dear Director Chen, (1) Does incomplete posterior vitreous detachment (incomplete PVD) indicate that there is already significant liquefaction in the vitreous body? (2) If there is already significant liquefaction in the vitreous body, what would be...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
(1) Vitreous liquefaction itself does not require treatment, but it is important to monitor for any retinal tears.[Read More] Understanding Incomplete Posterior Vitreous Detachment and Its Treatment Options
Understanding Vision Changes After Eye Trauma and Laser Surgery
Eye trauma with a sensation of haze? Hello, I have high myopia and have experienced retinal degeneration. A few days ago, I suffered a blow to my eye and noticed numerous small black dots and thread-like objects floating in my vision. After going to the hospital, the doctor infor...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
This is another manifestation of floaters; the vitreous body and retina are in contact during adolescence, but they can separate due to aging, high myopia, or trauma. During this separation, a small number of individuals may experience retinal tears or detachment. After vitreous ...[Read More] Understanding Vision Changes After Eye Trauma and Laser Surgery
Understanding Corneal Inflammation After Conjunctivitis: Treatment Insights
Conjunctivitis Hello, I had conjunctivitis last year, and after it resolved, my vision has remained blurry. Today, I visited an ophthalmologist who informed me that I have keratitis, which is why I see things as if through frosted glass. The doctor prescribed FML LIQUIFILM (5CC) ...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing blurred vision, there could be issues with the cornea, lens, vitreous body, or retina. Additionally, if you have a history of conjunctivitis, it may leave deposits on the cornea, which could slightly affect your vision. These deposits can take a lon...[Read More] Understanding Corneal Inflammation After Conjunctivitis: Treatment Insights
Understanding Floaters: Common Concerns and Eye Health Insights
Regarding floaters? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about floaters. I first noticed floaters when I was 20 years old, and there were many of them, almost covering the entire visual field. At that time, I had an examination, and the doctor said it was a natural degenerative ...
Dr. Cai Jingyao Reply:
Floaters do not necessarily occur only in individuals with myopia; they typically develop around the ages of 30 to 40, unless there is trauma or an eye disease. It is generally believed that wearing glasses or using a computer does not affect floaters, as they are caused by the d...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Common Concerns and Eye Health Insights
Understanding Persistent Curved Lines in Your Vision: Causes and Solutions
Are you experiencing the appearance of wavy, semi-transparent lines in your vision? I am experiencing continuously appearing faint, curved, translucent lines in my vision. These lines appear whenever I move my focus to any area, almost as if they are being printed right in front ...
Dr. Cai Jingyao Reply:
It appears to be changes in the vitreous body of the eye. Please visit an ophthalmology clinic for a dilated fundus examination.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Curved Lines in Your Vision: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Wavy Vision: Causes and Impacts on Eye Health
Wavy vision in the eyes? Hello, doctor. My mother is in her 40s and has recently been experiencing wavy, blurry patterns that appear in front of her eyes, resembling ripples in water. These symptoms usually last for about a minute and then disappear. What could be the cause of th...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, Miss: The symptoms exhibited by your mother’s eyes are very similar to those of "floaters" in clinical terms. As people age, or in cases of high myopia or external trauma to the eyeball, the structure within the eye known as the "vitreous body," which i...[Read More] Understanding Wavy Vision: Causes and Impacts on Eye Health
Understanding Flashing Lights and Floaters in High Myopia
The appearance of small light spots in the eyes? Hello Doctor: I have high myopia and also experience floaters. Sometimes I see small light spots in my vision that disappear when I blink. On sunny days, I am sensitive to light and have difficulty opening my eyes. When lying down,...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
This is because you have high myopia, which causes the vitreous body to liquefy earlier than normal. This results in uneven light transmission within the eye, leading to the perception of denser opacities floating in the vitreous.[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights and Floaters in High Myopia
Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Insights for High Myopia Patients
The appearance of floaters in the eye? Hello, Doctor. I have a question to ask. I am a person with high myopia, with both eyes at -1100 diopters. About two and a half years ago, I underwent refractive surgery, and my vision has been stable at around 20/20 since then. However, a f...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
You have floaters, and I'm sure your ophthalmologist has informed you about the opacities in the vitreous body. If it is merely a degenerative separation of the vitreous without any retinal tears, there is actually no need to worry, as it will not affect your vision. Many my...[Read More] Understanding Black Shadows in Vision: Insights for High Myopia Patients
Understanding Floaters: Are They Related to Corneal Reshaping?
Is it floaters? Doctor, I recently noticed that when I look at reflective surfaces (or the computer screen), I see "small light spots" moving across my peripheral vision. If I deliberately look at a large bright area (like the sky), I can see many small light spots movi...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Dear Concerned Fish, Regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. As shown in the image, there is a transparent structure inside the eyeball (which occupies 4/5 of the eyeball's volume) known as the "vitreous body." 2. With age or in cases of high myopia, th...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Are They Related to Corneal Reshaping?
Understanding Eye Liquefaction: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Ocular liquefaction Hello Doctor: Five months ago, I accidentally fell asleep while wearing my glasses. When I woke up in the morning, I had deep marks on both sides of my eyes. Since then, I often feel like there is light sliding from the bottom to the top around my eyes, especi...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Floaters, flashes of light, shadows, and even cobweb-like patterns are symptoms of vitreous floaters, which occur due to the liquefaction of the vitreous body in the eye, a form of aging of the eye. However, individuals with high myopia may experience these symptoms more prominen...[Read More] Understanding Eye Liquefaction: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Understanding Floaters in Your Eye: Causes, Concerns, and Care
There are many floaters in the right eye? Dear Doctor, I have myopia of -1200 diopters. A few days ago, I suddenly noticed many floaters in my right eye, some thread-like and some dot-like, which startled me. That same day, I went to a major hospital for a fundus examination. Th...
Dr. Liu Jingxian Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here are the answers: 1. The cause of "floaters" is due to the degeneration of the vitreous body within the eye; however, a small number of patients may experience floaters due to retinal diseases leading to vitreous degeneration. If yo...[Read More] Understanding Floaters in Your Eye: Causes, Concerns, and Care