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Why am I finding it difficult to read letters on a bright background?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a hard time reading letters on a bright white background or any other bright color for few months. I can read it, but my brain has some issues. I do not have a problem reading white letters on a black background. I was at a few doctors, but the only thing they said was that to chang... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would advise you to get a detailed retina examination done to rule out pathological myopia and wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Also, get an OCT (optical coherence tomography) macula done and contrast sensitivity. Get back to me with these test results. Read Full »
I see a white circle or dot on the left and right sides of the eye. What exactly is this?
Query: Hi doctor, When I looked to the side, I noticed a white circle or dot that resembled a pressure point on both the left and right sides. If I do not move my eye, it goes away. With my eyes closed, I see this as red or white flashing under the sun or lamp. What exactly is this? Is this normal? It was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What I need to know is, are you myopic? If yes, have you got your retina checked? What you are seeing are signs of retinal tears and peripheral retinal holes. These are most commonly seen in high hopes but can also be seen in other individua... Read Full »
How can you prevent retinal detachment in high myopia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old male. I am highly myopic. My left eye is -9.75, and my right eye is around -7.5. I just had an eye examination one month ago, and my eye is in good shape without any degeneration. I am an athlete, and I do a lot of running, weight lifting, and jumping exercises such ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your reports (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). As of now, all seems fine. As far as the risk of detachment is concerned, it does not happen just like that. There will be a retinal hole or tear or a lattice degeneration in myopics before the ri... Read Full »