Question and answer Session

Question:

So I have been having an issue with my vision in my left eye. A couple months ago a relatively small blind spot appeared to the left of my vision in my left eye. I went to the doctors they took me I they scanned it with every device available and they said it was just a normal blind spot and your brain will ignore it. But it has persisted and even gotten worse. It has at least tripled in size and is making reading very challenging. I sketched a drawing of what it looks like the cross being the centre of my vision. The grey I can semi see through but the black I can't. The yellow is a yellow thing that will flash when I blink. And surrounding the black and grey spot my vision warps like a black hole. And when I blink the whole thing looks like a star into the sun. When I turned 18 recently my parent's healthcare ran out for me. And I work 40 hours a week. Zo going to the doctors unless it's really an emergency is not really an option. 

Age of the patient: 48 Years, Patient's gender: Male

Current medications:
None

Lab tests performed:
MRI. That gell thing for pregnant babies. And all the other stuff

Answer:

To rule out if it is a normal or abnormal blind spot, better get the following test done.
HVF 30-2 SITA STANDARD
This test charts your visual field.
You can get this test repeated at regular intervals like 6 months, or earlier if you feel the need. In this test, you will just need to press the button in response to a light stimulus while you are fixing on a target straight ahead.


Question:

I have severe nose pain due to wearing glasses and it makes my head and eye pain I don't know what is the problem is the problem with nose bridge because it pains so much while wearing glasses as I have a high power I need to wear at all time .is the problem with my glasses 

Age of the patient: 20 Years, Patient's gender: Female


More details about the presenting complaint:
I have weak eyeside the area where the glasses are placed on face pains so much just after wearing glasses for 10minutes. This severe is in the nose and then reaches eye and head.

Previous history of the same issue:
I never had nose pain earlier when I was still wearing glasses the first time I have this nose pain due to glasses.

Current medications:
I have tooth cavities . Weak eyeside.


Answer:

As you told, that your nose bridge starts paining after using glasses high power glasses.
There are a few measures that you can take.
1) use high index glasses, they are thinner and lighter.
2) try smaller frames, the weight of glasses will be less.
3) if you have high minus power or high myopia, get your retinal examination done to rule out any lattices or weak spot.
4) you can try contact lenses
5) Go for glasses removal procedures like LASIK /SMILE /ICL as appropriate.


Question:

I had a retinal detachment a year ago and I noticed when I was unplugging my nose after going on an aeroplane that air kept coming out of my surgery eye. I have noticed this also happens when I blow my nose but only on my surgery eye. Should I be worried? 

Age of the patient: 22 Years, Patient's gender: Female


More details about the presenting complaint:
I had a retinal detachment a year ago and I noticed when I was unplugging my nose after going on an aeroplane that air kept coming out of my surgery eye. I have noticed this also happens when I blow my nose but only on my surgery eye. Should I be worried?

Previous history of the same issue:
Retinal detachment 3 years ago

Current medications:
Accutane

Answer:

Be assured that this condition is not related to your retinal detachment. There is a duct which drains the tears in your eyes in your nose. Normally it's opening is closed by a valve. In your case on applying pressure, the valve might open allowing the air to come out from the eyes. So nothing to be worried about.