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Positive Dysphotopsia after Cataract Surgery
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I have the same Alcon lens in both eyes. Regret it horribly. At the 3:00 and 6:00 position I have extreme light streaks from cars, streetlights, house exterior lights. These streaks extend way out. Any light source creates a glare or problem. Even my interior home lights have glare. This has become life changing for me. I cannot drive at night and dread even walking my dog at night due to the street lights. I thought that once I had my second eye done that it might mitigate the problems, it only made it worse. If anyone has any suggestions please post them. This is very depressing.
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I got the basic Acrysoft lenses in August 2022 and have been experiencing the diagonal light rays, starbursts and flickering, especially at night. I had the YAG on my right eye which addressed the wrinkle that causes the diagonal ray and seemed to eliminate it. However, starburst and flickering remain. I am of the opinion that the diagonal ray is an eye issue while the starburst and flickering are primarily a lens issue. Lens replacement is possible but would now be more difficult in the YAGed eye. The replacement would likely be silicone which has its own pros and cons and would, of course, be an additional surgery with no guarantees. I really don't know what to do at this point or if I even want to consider lens replacement. But I apparently need to make that decision in the next few months for best results. Really wish I hadn't done this as my eyesight with glasses was decent and I only wanted better night vision.