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Pain in eye after cataract surgery: When does it get better?
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Not a medical professional. What you describe is likely negative dysphotopsia, as you noted. Sometimes this depends on the IOL used - it's size, shape, shape of the edge (rounded or square), type of haptics, material of the IOL, etc.
I would not have the other eye done, until I sorted the issue. Which IOL did you have implanted? If discomfort continues, you might consider a different IOL from a different manufacturer.
If you don't get suitable attention from your surgeon and staff, please consider consulting with another team. Cataract surgeries are done almost exclusively on a very specific age demographic and some services are so busy they have a tendency to ignore complaints.
In the meantime, make sure you are using the antibiotic, and anti inflammatory drop provided (unless your surgeon implanted nodules of these meds during the surgery), use preservative free drops as often as recommended.
Couple of links:
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/side-effects-cataract-surgery-complications-cope
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9866410/
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I don't know what IOL it is I have the ID # but haven't researched it. I don't know anything about this.
MODEL DCB00
DIOPTER +23 5D
Is what it says in the card they gave me.
Sorry to read what you are going through and can identify with you anxiety over the issues. I had cataract surgery in March/April this past year, and had light streaking issues and a maddox rod effect due to wrinkles in the eye capsule. I read a lot about cataract surgery issues and complications as a result.
You've probably read articles on negative dysphotopsia (if not, several can be found if you 'google' the topic). As I recall, the issue with these dysphotopsias is that they may resolve on their own although it can take months - not always - but as I recall you only had your surgery recently less than two weeks so there may be some hope.
You've done the prudent step by having your issues checked out by an opthalmologist. I think your decision to defer the second eye is probably a good one given the concerns you're facing at the moment. Each eye is different. In my case, I had far more irritation with the first eye whereas the second eye was less problematic.
Maybe the redness is just due to a broken blood vessel which will heal on its own within a relatively short time.
I have attached an interesting article that I found useful after my surgery dealing with potential issues after cataract surgery. Best wishes
https://www.eyeworld.org/2023/potential-issues-after-cataract-surgery/
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Yes, I do have negative dysphotopsia researching. I went for 3 emergency visits already, and the said that's what I have. I was seen two days ago by another opthomologist that works with the one who did surgery on my eye.
She advised to postpone if I do not feel better on Monday. I'm going to postpone today the pain, a little worst and the redness is unexplainable.
I do have the best eye institute in Florida. Bascom Palmer eye institute. I would be downgrading on a second opinion. I know about the lens and, if it doesn't go away they have to fix it. I'm just so sad and feel helpless 🥺 I suffer from depression and I find myself looking for answers all day.
Thank you for your support, and answering me.