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Post Cataract Surgery: flickering and light streaks
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Hello mdjones19
No, I have not had the issue resolved. My surgery was 2 months ago and I was told that if it didn't self-correct by about 3 months, a Yag laser procedure could be used to fix or improve the issue.
I have done some on-line research and found some good information. Here's a link to an article titled "Potential Issues After Cataract Surgery" where two cataract surgeons discuss issues including wrinkles in the capsule.
https://www.eyeworld.org/2023/potential-issues-after-cataract-surgery/
Also, if you 'google' the title "Posterior capsular folds creating a Maddox Rod effect following cataract surgery", a case study in eyerounds.org will come up. There was another case (although I could only access the first page) titled "Wavefront aberrations causing Maddox rod effect from posterior capsular striae"
By the way, the Yag laser is the laser they use when a post-cataract surgical patient develops posterior capsular opacification (PCO) which apparently can affect a significant percentage of post-surgical patients within months or years of cataract surgery. There is plenty of info on line about PCO.
Hope this all helps. If you come across additional info, please pass it along...but I think these were very informative for me.
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Thank you for the prompt reply/update. Although I was hoping for better news, your path-forward is consistent with what I’ve read - wait to see if it resolves and if not try the yag laser. There are mixed opinions on if/how much the yag laser improves the glare.
The only additional link I’ve found is from a cataract surgeon who describes how to prevent these wrinkles during surgery. I’m not sure if this link is helpful or if it creates more frustration. Granted, these wrinkles can occur after the procedure.
cataractcoach.com/2021/11/12/1285-remove-the-central-capsule-wrinkle/
I also found a picture that is a good representation of the lines/glare that I’m experiencing. The steaks are at the same angle as in the picture. Unfortunately, i can’t post an image as a new member.