Bad outcome after eye surgery. HELP PLEASE!!!

Posted by mlett82 @mlett82, 12 hours ago

I had the cataract removed/a lens placed, and I had worse vision and light blindness (the car lights blind me) and most lights have become very sensitive with halos around them.
They put new lenses in, and I wonder if they put them in backward? Or did they place them in at the wrong angle? I am terrified of the future because I am a CPA and cannot see the computer and numbers. I squint so hard that I end up with a headache. Can anyone lend some words of wisdom, PLEASE?

Thank you,
Catherine

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Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | 9 hours ago

Catherine
Without knowing more specifics, I would recommend you consider getting a second opinion at one of the nationally recognized eye research institutes such as Bascom Palmer or Wills. When I had my vision rapidly decline within 6 months at age 38 (I'm now 79), my optamologist could not explain why. After examination at Bascom Palmer in Miami, they determined that I had nuclear cataracts which are tiny seeds in the eye lense that were deflecting the light. I went ahead and had the surgery which solved the problem. I lated developed glaucoma and am on 3 eye drops and see optamologist every 3 months. I have been back to Bascom Palmer periodically to see if they recommend anything new. One possible surgery they have recommended is called GATT to relieve eye pressure by installing a tiny drain tube. They may also be able to recommend eye doctors in your area that have done fellowships at Bascom Palmer.
Don

beebe | @beebe | 9 hours ago

Wear sunglasses indoors, this article explains the condition and give you hope that it will resolve in a few months. It explains your options in case the halo effect does not resolve.
https://myvision.org/cataracts/seeing-light-halos-after-cataract-surgery/
Best of luck, hope you continue to heal and this issue resolves.

pml | @pml | 4 hours ago

Catherine,
What a terrible situation! I have had eye problems and have worn glasses since I was 6 and I'm 78. I can imagine how scary this must be for you! However, the two suggestions from Don and Beebe are excellent! Follow them and things should work out. Also pray fervently! God will make certain that everything turns out fine!
I will say a prayer for you.
PML