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Positive Dysphotopsia after Cataract Surgery

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Apr 21 10:04am | Replies (144)

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@marshgirl

I also have Alcon Acysoft lens (not toric). I too regret this surgery. I cannot drive at night due to extreme streaks of light at the 3:00 and 6:00 position coming from the headlights. I see the same thing with ANY night time light source. Street lights are a nightmare to look at. I also have the same problem with inside light sources as well. Walking my dog at night near homes with outside lights, street lights (the worst!) is miserable.
I have strabismus and am left eye dependent which complicates my fear of loosing vision in that eye. So a lens replacement is something I too am afraid to even consider. It is very depressing to deal with this, as it will be a lifelong affliction.

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I'm in the same boat. My surgeries were in August of 2022. Acrysoft acrylic single distance monofocal basic lenses. I also have starbursts and diagonal lines through all light sources. Can't drive at night. I had the YAG in the right eye which did address the wrinkle and eliminated the diagonal light ray but not the starburst. Tried drops but they didn't help. Seems only option would be a lens exchange to silicone in left eye that hasn't had YAG. With no guarantees and other possible problems, I am not inclined to do that. Super depressing as I only did this to get better night vision.