Question: I had cataract surgery 5 months ago on my right eye and
am still bothered by flashes of light and floaters. I had been sensitive to
sunlight and problems with night driving and my ophthalmologist suggested that
I have cataract surgery to correct my distance vision. I took his advice,
he did the surgery and I have regretted ever since. My distance vision of
course has improved but the flashing and fluttering that I am experiencing in
the outer corner of my eye causes me much frustration. I also am
experiencing more floaters than I previously had. I have returned to his
office and have been examined as recent as a month ago but he informs me that I
have astigmatism and this is as good as I can expect. The eye examination was
done without dilation. My vision was so much better 5 months ago.
Please inform as to what my recourse is.
Answer: You do not state whether your cataract surgery was
uncomplicated or whether there were cataract surgery complications during your surgery that may
have predisposed you to the ongoing flashes of light, floaters or fluttering.
Assuming that it was an uneventful cataract operation it is not uncommon for
many patients-perhaps 30-50%-who have cataract surgery, to experience a
condensation, shrinkage and even a detachment of the vitreous gel, which does
often cause the symptoms you describe. In almost all instances these symptoms
pass after several months and become unnoticeable. These particular symptoms
are not likely to be related to the astigmatism. In addition some patients
experience some “light effects’ as they adapt to the vision with a lens
implant. For you own satisfaction it might be worth considering getting a
second opinion on the status of your vision with a top cataract surgeon in your
area.
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