Even if the glare doesn't improve, depending on how bad your situation is, I think you will adapt to it in time. I base this on my own experience. After cataract surgery last March/April, I had a light streaking issue (Maddox Rod effect) and then four months later my vision suffered due to PCO. The Yag laser corrected both the PCO and the Maddox Rod issue, although it left me with mutliple thin lines of glare. Although annoying, it was less bothersome than the Maddox Rod issue and I am still able to drive safely at night. The glare issue has not really improved, but it has become less bothersome to me over time. I didn't go back to my cataract surgeon about it because even if there is a laser or surgical fix, I don't want to take even a small risk of a complication. Like you, I have had retinal issues in the past (holes and tears). Despite the glare issue, I am very pleased with my vision, having had mini-monovision giving me excellent distant sight and being relatively free of reading glasses except for very small print. Best wishes