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Positive Dysphotopsia after Cataract Surgery
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Mine continues as it has been. To explain my present symptoms, as best I can: I have light streaks that are prevalent whenever there is a light source to my left or above. Sunlight to my left when driving makes me raise my hand to protect it so I can concentrate. When night driving, the worst comes from headlights from cars behind me shining into my rearview mirror. I get the streaks from above from bright ceiling lights and the higher lights in stores, arenas etc.
On another note, I, finally, went ahead with my right eye cataract surgery 10 days ago. In appointments and 2nd opinions over the last year, surgeons had claimed that the SN60WF was the “best lens available”. Since I feared PD with surgery on this eye, I asked them if they could consider a silicone, round-edge IOL to lower my risk of long term PD. They went with a silicone, 3-piece from Bausch and Lomb. It is more rounded edge to avoid reflection. I don’t have full specs on it but will get them.
On January 26th, I had this cataract surgery, a FOV and a primary posterior capsulotomy of the right eye. They went with a B & L, round-edge, silicone IOL that I mentioned. Unfortunately, during surgery, I experienced a vitreous hemorrhage that (per the surgeon) needs a few weeks to clear. I don’t want to be too concerned till I give it some time to alleviate. Doctors seemed pleased and I have follow-up appointment this Thursday. Initially, this eye doesn’t seem to have “light artifacts” (PD) of any note. I’m hopeful and will update in a couple months.
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I too have the Alcon lens and have all the same PD symptoms. I’m one year out with my right eye and 6 months on the left. I’m too afraid to try a lens replacement which can have serious complications. I now also have dry eye syndrome from the surgeries, which slowly seems to be improving with consistent self treatment. It’s a very depressing situation and I’m learning to just live with it.
I had the appointment with the specialist today. I felt fairly dismissed...only real input was to try scleral contacts. I can't even get an appointment to get fitted for them for 3 months at least with this group. So, no really good info to share at this point.
Not sure how old this thread is,...I'm hoping you have success. Please update us on your progress. I'm holding off on the surgery to my left eye because I don't want 2 eyes with streaks. In all my research it looks like it comes down to the kind of lens used. Good luck to you.
Hi! I don't know if you are still responding to these messages. I had cataract surgery 5 weeks ago and have PD and I'm miserable. I went to the best hospital in Wisconsin and waited months for the best doctor. I did not proceed with my right eye. I have read all of the messages on this board so far and I'm encouraged to see that you aren't having problems with your right eye. I wrote down the lens they used on your right eye. I hope it has been going good for you and hope your left eye has improved, as your message is dated 2 years ago. My doctor has mentioned something about a simple procedure to lift the capsule over the lens to help the flickering. I don't know what it's called. He said if that didn't work I could do a lens exchange, but reading all the messages, that seem risky. I also don't want them digging around in my eye. I am going to the Cleveland Clinic in a month for a second opinion. They are well known for everything and I had no trouble getting an appointment without a referral. I called other clinics such as Mayo and University of Iowa and both wanted referrals, and the doctors would read the notes and decide if they would take me on as a patient. No thanks, I need an appointment now, not 6 months from now. Best of luck to everyone here. I'm relieved to know I'm not alone.
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Thank you for your reply and here's hoping for best results.