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What Causes Eye And Forehead Numbness With Severe Headache Post Cataract Surgery?
Question: hi i am 57 yearsold. i had cataract surgery 25 years ago on my left eye. so far i do not have a problem .
i had another cataract surgery on my right eye 45 days ago.1 week after surgery i was getting numbness on both eye area and forehead and severe headache . doctor told me i got asigmatism -1.5x160 on my right eye. i never had stigmatism before surgery. they suggest just wear glass. i am very frustrated and suffering terrible headache everyday. what is best option?
i had another cataract surgery on my right eye 45 days ago.1 week after surgery i was getting numbness on both eye area and forehead and severe headache . doctor told me i got asigmatism -1.5x160 on my right eye. i never had stigmatism before surgery. they suggest just wear glass. i am very frustrated and suffering terrible headache everyday. what is best option?
Brief Answer:
cataract
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
Such severe numbness and discomfort as you describe does not occur with astigmatism and if it does occur than is greatly relieved by putting on glasses.
We have to look for other causes of such strain. I am sure diabetese and BP were looked into before surgery.Consult a general physician to rule out any general cause for such strain.If the physician suggests then have a openion of neurologist if necessary.
As a last resort if everything else is ok you can have 5 days trial of painkiller as this also breaks the cycle and you will be relieved.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
cataract
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
Such severe numbness and discomfort as you describe does not occur with astigmatism and if it does occur than is greatly relieved by putting on glasses.
We have to look for other causes of such strain. I am sure diabetese and BP were looked into before surgery.Consult a general physician to rule out any general cause for such strain.If the physician suggests then have a openion of neurologist if necessary.
As a last resort if everything else is ok you can have 5 days trial of painkiller as this also breaks the cycle and you will be relieved.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
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