Understanding Retinal Holes: Risks, Treatments, and Precautions
About retinal tears? Dear Dr. Gao, I recently had a follow-up appointment with the retina specialist, who discovered some holes in the lower left corner of my left eye (likely due to lattice degeneration, which the doctor was only able to see after applying pressure with a cotto...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, This is not certain, as sometimes a tear can persist for a long time without causing issues, while at other times it can lead to a detachment immediately after it occurs. It also depends on the condition of your vitreous body; if vitreous fluid seeps into the tear, it is...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Holes: Risks, Treatments, and Precautions
Sudden Increase in Floaters: What You Need to Know
An increase in the number of floaters? Hello, doctor. I have myopia close to 700 degrees, and I have had a few floaters for many years. Yesterday, before noon, everything was fine, but in the afternoon, the number of floaters suddenly increased dramatically. They are quite exagge...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Mimi: A sudden increase in floaters may be due to fluid from the vitreous body entering the vitreous cavity. This phenomenon may persist for a while; however, if there are no issues after dilation, you can be reassured. The small black spots are likely also related to floa...[Read More] Sudden Increase in Floaters: What You Need to Know
Understanding Retinal Laser Scarring: Healing, Medications, and Symptoms
Retinal laser coagulation I had a retinal tear and completed laser treatment a month ago. During my follow-up appointment, the doctor said everything is fine. I would like to ask a few questions: 1. The scarring from retinal laser treatment is meant to encircle the tear to prev...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: 1. Once scabbing occurs, it will adhere tightly and be difficult to separate. 2. It should not have any impact. 3. When the vitreous detaches from the retina, the traction on the retina will cease, but it is also possible that it may not completely detach. 4. ...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Laser Scarring: Healing, Medications, and Symptoms
Understanding Visual Disturbances: What Causes Floating Circles?
Visual problems Hello, Doctor. I have a question to ask. I noticed that when I take off my glasses and look at things with my eyes turned sideways, there are no abnormalities. However, when I keep my gaze steady and turn my head left and right, I see something resembling enlarged...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Qi: What you are seeing is likely the floaters in the vitreous body, which is known as vitreous floaters. There are many types of floaters, and your situation is quite common. In Taiwan, at Puzi Hospital's ophthalmology department: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and ...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: What Causes Floating Circles?
Understanding Occasional Visual Disturbances: When to Seek Help
Occasional visual disturbances? Hello Doctor: I have a job that requires extensive use of my eyes, and I have high myopia of up to 600 degrees along with symptoms of vitreous floaters. I have been very careful with my eye usage and also undergo regular fundus examinations. Howeve...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xun Cai: The wavy lines you see are caused by the liquefaction of the vitreous body, which is a temporary phenomenon, along with the white light and shadows. When lying down and looking at the ceiling, the floaters sink closer to the retina, which is why you can see them. ...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Visual Disturbances: When to Seek Help
Understanding Eye Floaters and Flashing Lights: Causes and Solutions
Floaters and related issues? Hello Doctor, I noticed flashes in the corner of my right eye and an increase in floaters over a month ago. I have the following questions: 1. Why do the flashes typically occur after turning off the lights at night? 2. I have already undergone a fund...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello Ms. Coco: 1. Actually, these pulling flashes can also occur during the day, but due to the strong daylight, the contrast is less noticeable and is more easily overlooked. 2. This pulling sensation cannot be altered by human intervention; it must wait for the natural sepa...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters and Flashing Lights: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Retinal Flashes: Causes and Concerns When Lying Flat
Retinal flashes Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if lying flat on my back should not cause vitreous traction on the retina. Due to the effects of gravity, the vitreous should press against the retina and not cause traction. Therefore, there shouldn't be any flashes of ligh...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Yang: The vitreous body can still move slightly within the eye due to minor body movements, even when lying flat, which may cause a sensation of flashes. At the E-Hospital in Puzi, Taiwan, the ophthalmology department is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Flashes: Causes and Concerns When Lying Flat
Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction: Symptoms and Concerns
Vitreous liquefaction Hello doctor, for the past three months, I have been experiencing circular bright lights when I close my eyes and move them, in both eyes. Additionally, when I open my left eye and move it, I see black fog and shadows, as well as white fog. In enclosed space...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Mr. Lai: Seeing black fog and shadows upon opening your eyes may indicate liquefaction of the vitreous body. The red fog or red light could be due to light passing through blood vessels, resulting in a red appearance. This is merely speculation, and I still recommend that ...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Eye Flashes and Afterimages: Causes and Solutions
Strange flashes of light appear at the outer corners of the eyes? Hello Doctor, I've been troubled by eye issues for a long time. Since early March, I've suddenly experienced flashes of light in my eyes. I have consulted three ophthalmologists, and they all said there...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Feng: The phenomenon you are experiencing could be caused by the vitreous body. The pulling of the vitreous can create flashes of light, and the light refraction due to vitreous degeneration can lead to blurred afterimages at the edges of your vision. Since your exami...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes and Afterimages: Causes and Solutions
How Long After Laser Treatment for Retinal Holes Will Floaters Improve?
How long does it take for floaters caused by a retinal tear to improve or disappear after laser treatment? Due to a sudden onset of a large number of floaters in both eyes at the end of May, a dilated eye examination in mid-June revealed retinal holes in both eyes. Consequently, ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Stargazing Coffee: Floaters will not disappear due to laser treatment, as floaters originate in the vitreous body, while laser treatment is performed on the retina. The two are unrelated. However, floaters may change over time and may decrease in number. At the Department ...[Read More] How Long After Laser Treatment for Retinal Holes Will Floaters Improve?
How Long Does It Take for Floaters to Improve After Laser Repair?
How long does it take for the symptoms of floaters caused by a retinal tear to improve after laser treatment? At the end of May, I suddenly experienced a significant increase in floaters, so I went to the clinic for an examination in mid-June. After a dilated eye exam, it was fou...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Stargazing Coffee: Floaters will not disappear due to laser treatment because floaters originate in the vitreous body, while the laser is applied to the retina. The two are not related. However, floaters may change over time, and it is possible for them to decrease in numb...[Read More] How Long Does It Take for Floaters to Improve After Laser Repair?
Understanding Visual Disturbances After Cataract Surgery: A Patient's Journey
Like being in a fog? Hello, Doctor. My mother is 69 years old. She has undergone cataract surgery on her right eye and has normal vision in that eye, but she is completely blind in her left eye. On July 1, after getting eyebrow embroidery, she started experiencing swelling in her...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Ashley: If you are experiencing this situation, and after checking there are no obvious issues with your eyes, seeing flashes of light and floaters may indicate a problem with the vitreous body. The time it takes to adapt from bright to dark areas may be prolonged, which co...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances After Cataract Surgery: A Patient's Journey
Managing Eye Issues: Understanding Floaters, High Pressure, and Treatment Options
Eye problems I have been experiencing persistent floaters in both eyes, along with high intraocular pressure and a sensation of dryness and discomfort. My prescription for both eyes is -6.00 diopters. I have already consulted many ophthalmologists. The last measurement of my intr...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, 1. Vitreous degeneration cannot be surgically treated; it is a natural phenomenon. If you see flashes of light, it may indicate that the vitreous is pulling on the retina, so please get checked promptly. 2. An intraocular pressure of 22 or 23 is slightly elevated and ca...[Read More] Managing Eye Issues: Understanding Floaters, High Pressure, and Treatment Options
Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction and Macular Fog After Eye Surgery
Vitreous liquefaction? White haze in the macula? Hello Doctor, my left eye has a vision of 1300 and my right eye has a vision of 1100. I underwent retinal detachment surgery in my left eye 28 years ago, and my vision was 0.8 post-surgery. Recently, I had cataract surgery on my le...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Kuo: 1. I cannot speculate on this situation; it is best to rely on the diagnosis of your attending physician. 2. The degeneration of the vitreous body can lead to such phenomena. As your attending physician mentioned, it is necessary to adapt to its presence, and this...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Liquefaction and Macular Fog After Eye Surgery
Does Laser Energy Cause Vitreous Detachment Leading to Floaters?
The relationship between laser treatment and floaters? Dear Dr. Gao: Does the thermal energy from lasers induce the separation of the vitreous body from the retina, potentially leading to the development of floaters? Thank you for your response!
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Su: Literature from abroad has mentioned that diabetic patients who have undergone panretinal laser photocoagulation may have a chance of developing vitreous detachment after several years of follow-up. However, there are no reports of it occurring immediately. In Taiwa...[Read More] Does Laser Energy Cause Vitreous Detachment Leading to Floaters?
Understanding Retinal Degeneration and Floaters: Key Questions Answered
Retina + Floaters Hello Doctor, I have approximately 500 degrees of myopia in both eyes. Since March, I have been experiencing floaters, and in April, I noticed flashes of light while sleeping. After a check-up, I was advised to go to the hospital, where I underwent three examina...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: 1. If laser treatment is performed for prevention, will the areas that have been treated no longer have issues with holes in the future? Will regular check-ups suffice? If there are concerns about potential holes, the doctor may recommend applying laser treatment ...[Read More] Understanding Retinal Degeneration and Floaters: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Light Flashes and Surface Waves
Flashing lights and road surface undulations? Hello Dr. Gao, due to my work, I need to operate a computer for long periods. I would like to ask you about the following: 1. About two years ago, I frequently experienced overlapping images of the ceiling lights and decorations when...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Chang, 1. It is possible that you have a strabismus issue. When you are overly fatigued or just waking up, the images from both eyes may not align, leading to this phenomenon. 2. This is likely a liquefaction phenomenon caused by vitreous degeneration. Cavities begin t...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Light Flashes and Surface Waves
Understanding Flickering and Visual Noise in Floaters: Causes and Concerns
Flashing sensations and noise? Hello Doctor: I have floaters in both of my eyes. In the past few weeks, I have noticed a slight flickering sensation and a visual disturbance resembling static from a broken television when I close my eyes to sleep. Recently, I discovered that this...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: When lying down and sitting up, the gravitational effect on the vitreous body changes direction, causing floaters to move in different directions. The traction of the vitreous body on the retina also varies, which explains these phenomena. After a dilated fundus examinatio...[Read More] Understanding Flickering and Visual Noise in Floaters: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Elevated Eye Pressure: Questions and Insights for Patients
Consultation for intraocular pressure issues? Dear Dr. Gao, Hello, I am Ah Xiang, who previously asked you some questions. I sincerely appreciate your responses to my inquiries. Following your advice, I visited an ophthalmology clinic yesterday for a dilated fundus examination. ...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello, Ah-Xiang: 1. What part of the eye is primarily examined to determine if a person can use mydriatic agents? The size of the anterior chamber angle is assessed; if the angle is open, the use of mydriatic agents is less likely to cause an increase in intraocular pressure. 2...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Eye Pressure: Questions and Insights for Patients
Understanding Floaters: Will They Ever Go Away?
Will floaters always be present? Hi Dr. Gao, last Monday, April 6th, I suddenly noticed a striped floaters in my left eye, while my right eye only had a few faint black spots. I went to the ophthalmologist for a dilated eye exam. I have high myopia, with myopia degrees of -1300 a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Lucy: Floaters may change in shape and number as the vitreous body degenerates, and they typically persist for a long time without disappearing. However, the sensation of them obstructing your vision can gradually become something you get used to, turning into a form of vis...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Will They Ever Go Away?