Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: Essential Care Tips for Eye Health
Post-operative Care Instructions After Retinal Laser Treatment Hello: In January, I underwent laser surgery on my left eye due to a retinal tear and high myopia with retinal thinning. After a follow-up in mid-February, my condition has stabilized. Additionally, I found out that m...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
1. The post-laser surgery condition and vitreous degeneration are unrelated to the use of contact lenses. 2. It has been over a month, so you should be able to wear goggles for swimming. 3. After more than a month, activities like hula hooping or using a treadmill should be p...[Read More] Post-Retinal Laser Surgery: Essential Care Tips for Eye Health
Understanding Eye Symptoms: When to See an Eye Doctor or Neurologist
Eye problems Experiencing flashes in the eyes and persistent discomfort from floaters for about two weeks, I underwent an eye examination. The doctor confirmed that the retina was fine with no tears or holes, but diagnosed me with mild entropion (inward turning of the eyelid). My...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, thank you for your hard work. Floaters are a result of vitreous degeneration, and they can take on various shapes. Due to their movement, they may also have different effects on your visual field. You can alternate covering each eye to see if there are any fixed dark spots...[Read More] Understanding Eye Symptoms: When to See an Eye Doctor or Neurologist
Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
Vitreous degeneration issues Dear Dr. Wang, In September of this year, I experienced flashes of light in the corner of my left eye while looking at things (this occurred frequently in my left eye, while my right eye only experienced it a few times). I visited a nearby ophthalmol...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
If there is a difference in the refractive status of both eyes, it is more likely to result in a disparity in the images perceived by each eye. Sleeping on one's stomach can more easily exert pressure on the eyeballs, which may lead to an increase in intraocular pressure. Ey...[Read More] Understanding Vitreous Degeneration: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
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?
Flashing Lights in the Corner of Right Eye: Causes and Concerns
Flashing light sensation when blinking in the lower left area of the right eye, near the nose? Hello, Doctor. About two months ago, I started noticing flashes of light when I stared at a white wall ("bright" area). When I blink, I see flashes (lines that resemble mounta...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello Mr. Yu: Based on your description, this phenomenon is caused by vitreous degeneration, which can persist for a long time. If the fundus examination shows no issues, the best course of action is to coexist with it peacefully. However, if there are any unusual changes, please...[Read More] Flashing Lights in the Corner of Right Eye: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Is It a Sign of Retinal Detachment?
Seeing flashes of light while sleeping? Dear Doctor, In the past couple of nights, shortly after turning off the lights and closing my eyes, I have experienced a brief flash (it seems to occur in both eyes simultaneously). This happens a few minutes after I close my eyes, and th...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Retinal detachment typically does not present as "flashes" anymore, but rather as visual field defects or large shadows. If it is due to vitreous degeneration pulling on the retina, then flashes may occur. This phenomenon you are experiencing seems to be related ...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Is It a Sign of Retinal Detachment?
Understanding Temporary White Fog in Vision: When to Seek Further Eye Care
There is a brief appearance of white fog when turning the head? I have myopia in both eyes, with over 800 degrees. Recently, I noticed that when I turn my head, for example, when I look to the left and then turn back to face forward, I experience a brief white fog for less than a...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems to be caused by vitreous degeneration, which is known as floaters. Floaters can sometimes appear as black dots and other times as white haze, depending on the degree of vitreous degeneration. When the degenerated areas exceed the visual ...[Read More] Understanding Temporary White Fog in Vision: When to Seek Further Eye Care
Understanding Temporary Visual Disturbances in High Myopia
It feels like there is a cloud passing over my eyes? Myopia of 800 degrees occasionally causes a sensation in the right eye, as if a cloud is passing by, which lasts for a very short time, about one second. When I focus solely with my right eye, I do not notice it; it seems to oc...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems to be caused by vitreous degeneration, commonly known as floaters. Individuals with myopia are more prone to this condition. This is not an issue related to the optic nerve, so there is no need for concern. However, I still recommend tha...[Read More] Understanding Temporary Visual Disturbances in High Myopia
Understanding Floaters: Risks, Exercise, and Eye Health Concerns
Floaters issue? Hello, doctor. I have floaters in my vision, and when I look up at the sky, I can see one or two spider-like lines. They are not easily noticeable if I don't pay attention. I have previously gone to an ophthalmologist, and my retina was found to be normal. Th...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Simple floaters are mostly a phenomenon of aging, although some individuals may experience them earlier due to personal constitution. They do not pose a threat to eye health and generally do not require excessive concern, unless the floaters are caused by specific pathological co...[Read More] Understanding Floaters: Risks, Exercise, and Eye Health Concerns
Understanding Floaters and Eye Health: Concerns for Myopic Patients
Floaters and Eye Diseases 1. Hello, doctor. Thank you for your response. I am 22 years old, and my eyesight is approximately -7.00 diopters in both eyes. I developed floaters five years ago, and a few years back, an eye doctor examined my fundus and mentioned signs of degenerativ...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, 1. Based on your description, your floaters are likely a consequence of myopia, specifically due to vitreous degeneration. The quantity of floaters is not particularly significant, but if there is a sudden increase, an examination is necessary. 2. The activities you me...[Read More] Understanding Floaters and Eye Health: Concerns for Myopic Patients
Understanding Steroid Use and Eye Symptoms: Blue Flashes and More
Steroids blue bright spot lightning? 1. Can using a steroid cream (for seborrheic dermatitis) cause pigmentation deposits in the eyes? Is there a high risk of developing glaucoma from using steroid creams? I often apply the cream near my eyes. 2. In dark areas, I consistently s...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear "Instant Noodles", Regarding the concerns about the use of steroids, since they are not directly applied to the eye and the amount absorbed systemically from topical application is usually quite small, there is less concern about inducing glaucoma, and it is rare ...[Read More] Understanding Steroid Use and Eye Symptoms: Blue Flashes and More
Flashing Shadows in Vision: What Could Be Causing This?
Seeing flashes of dark shadows while looking at objects? Recently, when I look at things, part of the screen has a flickering shadow, similar to taking a photo of a traditional CRT screen with a phone. The flickering frequency is very high, but after a while, it returns to normal...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your situation, it seems to be caused by vitreous degeneration. Vitreous degeneration can cause the vitreous to become liquid-like, and sometimes you may experience flashes of dark shadows or wavy patterns. When the vitreous detaches from the retina, it can pull o...[Read More] Flashing Shadows in Vision: What Could Be Causing This?
Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters and Dry Eye Symptoms Explained
Eye problems and black floaters? Hello, Doctor. I originally did not have any symptoms of floaters, but last week I woke up one day with very dry eyes (I could clearly feel the dryness) and they were sore and painful. It was manageable when looking at regular things, but when I l...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
Hello: Regarding floaters, this is a phenomenon of vitreous degeneration, which is more likely to occur in patients with high myopia. Typically, these images are more noticeable against a relatively simple background, such as a white wall or blue sky. Generally, they only cause i...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters and Dry Eye Symptoms Explained
Understanding Radiating Patterns in Vision: Possible Eye Conditions
Seeing patterns in the eyes? Hello doctor, three months ago, I started seeing dense, radiating patterns that resemble blood vessels in certain areas when my eyes are closed. However, it is not similar to lightning. Could this indicate some kind of pathology?
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it appears to be a phenomenon of vitreous degeneration. The shapes can be dot-like (such as black dots, sand, bubbles, gas bubbles, or fish eggs), linear (such as black strands, cotton-like fibers, hair, spider webs, or hooks), or surface-like (such...[Read More] Understanding Radiating Patterns in Vision: Possible Eye Conditions
Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters, Dry Eye, and Chronic Conjunctivitis
Ocular disorders (visual floaters, dry eye syndrome, and chronic conjunctivitis) Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I've been troubled by eye issues for a long time, so I have several questions to ask. 1. Whenever I look up at the sky, I see many random ligh...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear Lays, Firstly, what you describe as "flickering light spots" sounds more like "floaters." Although most cases are benign manifestations of vitreous degeneration, a small percentage may be associated with retinal tears. It would be prudent to undergo a re...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: Floaters, Dry Eye, and Chronic Conjunctivitis
Understanding Eye Flashes: Causes, Duration, and Fatigue Connection
Photopsia Hello, Doctor. I have myopia of -800 diopters and astigmatism of -200 diopters in both eyes. About a year ago, I started experiencing flickering lights in my vision. The flickering occurs in different locations; initially, it was more frequent in the lower left corner o...
Dr. Zhuang Yamin Reply:
Dear John, Regarding your questions, here are my responses: 1. If, as you mentioned, a fundus examination has confirmed that there are no retinal tears, then the phenomenon you are experiencing is likely due to vitreous degeneration causing traction. In this case, the sensation...[Read More] Understanding Eye Flashes: Causes, Duration, and Fatigue Connection
Understanding Unexplained Visual Field Loss: Causes and Insights
Unexplained visual field loss Hello Doctor, last December I experienced a fist-sized visual field defect in my right eye, specifically in the nasal peripheral vision (25-40 degrees). Despite seeking medical attention, the cause of this defect remains undetermined. The obscuration...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
In bright light, the pupils constrict. If there is localized opacification in the lens, it may obstruct the visual field. When the light diminishes, the pupils dilate, allowing light to enter from the periphery to compensate. However, you mentioned that this is no longer occurrin...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Visual Field Loss: Causes and Insights
Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes, Duration, and Treatment Options
Flashes of light in the right eye? Hello, doctor. I have high myopia in both eyes, over 1000 degrees, specifically 1200 and 1250, with flashes of light at 200. Recently, I have been experiencing large flashes that span my entire visual field. After a fundus examination, it was fo...
Dr. Wang Zhishun Reply:
Hello, the symptoms of posterior vitreous detachment can vary in duration and are difficult to predict. Flashes of light may occur before the vitreous completely detaches. However, the most important aspect is the retina, and regular eye examinations should be prioritized. Rega...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights in Vision: Causes, Duration, and Treatment Options
Understanding Blurry Text: Causes and Solutions for Eye Strain
Seeing letters shake or wobble? Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation of the text on my computer and phone screen shaking from side to side. I have undergone a retinal examination, and the doctor mentioned there are slight signs of degeneration but nothing serious. Wh...
Dr. Hu Yusheng Reply:
It feels like the text is swaying left and right. A retinal examination has been performed, and it is not a retinal issue. It could possibly be due to vitreous degeneration or other problems. Wishing you health and safety. Ophthalmologist - Dr. Sun Pu-Neng (In response to Dr. Hu ...[Read More] Understanding Blurry Text: Causes and Solutions for Eye Strain
Understanding and Managing Floaters: Expert Advice for Eye Health
Floaters issue, please consult a physician? Dear Doctor, I had an examination for my left eye and was diagnosed with physiological floaters. My right eye had a retinal tear, which has been treated with laser surgery. However, recently, my floaters in the left eye have worsened....
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Dear Mr. Chen, Hello. The floaters caused by vitreous degeneration generally diminish over time. If they are large and located in the center of your visual field, vitreous surgery may be considered. However, I personally do not recommend undergoing major surgery for a symptom th...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Floaters: Expert Advice for Eye Health