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YAG Laser Iridotomy Complications

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@sarahlinda Hi and welcome to Connect! I'm sorry to hear of your vision problems and sensitivities. What was or is your current diagnosis? What has your eye journey been?

I have Fuchs dystrophy (cornea disease) and was diagnosed at age 40 with it and cataracts. I held out til 43 before having cataract surgeries and corneal transplants on both eyes. My vision was restored thankfully however, photphobia remained and progressed. A couple years after surgeries, I went into double vision and blur because I had developed secondary cataracts. I received YAG laser procedure which restored my clear vision again but left me with ghost like floaters. I still have photophobia and developed migraines along the way. I wear sunglasses and hats and adjust lights in my house, TV, phone. etc...to my tolerance. I'm holding out hope that my transplants stay strong...10 year expectancy and I'm on year 7 and doing ok.

I understand the frustration of eye problems so please know you are not alone.
Be well,
Rachel

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sarahlinda | @sarahlinda | May 23, 2020

Hello.
Ihad narrow angle glaucoma. While in the care if a new opthamologist, he performed YAG laser iridotomy on both eyes and I was left with several visual complications.
These began directly after the procedure. Constant glare and prism images as well as floaters.
He is recommending corneal tattooing- out of state - as my only means for improvement. (colored contacts did not work). This would be out of pocket expenses for me. a minimum of 4 trips to NC for the procedure). I was never told of the possibility of this occurring from laser iridotomy. That is the worst part.
The opthamologist I saight out at Mayo clinic said this happens in approximately 3% of patients. I would not have had the procedure. It was a preventative measure and at my age I would not have risked this. I would have continued getting my pressure checked.
Thank you for sharing your experience and situation. I truly appreciate it.

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