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What Causes Photophobia After Cataract Surgery?
Question: I have a Photo Phobia and can't tolerate sunlight without Z black sun glasses.
It occurred almost six months back after a cataract operation.
Can any one suggest me the remedy for the same. My Doctor says it will be cured naturally
But being Professional is is painful for me to go outside as i had to go out of office between 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM usually
It occurred almost six months back after a cataract operation.
Can any one suggest me the remedy for the same. My Doctor says it will be cured naturally
But being Professional is is painful for me to go outside as i had to go out of office between 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM usually
Hi,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
Photophobia after cataract surgery is common,and usually patients take approximately 4-6 weeks to recover completely.The reason is that there is hindrance in the passage of light which is removed and there is quick recovery of vision,the light to which retina is not used to.
Since you have been examined thoroughly by the doctor and they have not been able to find any defect then can safely presume that you have had a good surgery.
Try to wean yourself away from dark glasses ,do not use dark glasses in doors in artificial light, Keterolac eye drops put in 3 times a day can be of some help.
Have your eyes checked again as a second opinion in case there is a defect in surgery.
Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Regards,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
Photophobia after cataract surgery is common,and usually patients take approximately 4-6 weeks to recover completely.The reason is that there is hindrance in the passage of light which is removed and there is quick recovery of vision,the light to which retina is not used to.
Since you have been examined thoroughly by the doctor and they have not been able to find any defect then can safely presume that you have had a good surgery.
Try to wean yourself away from dark glasses ,do not use dark glasses in doors in artificial light, Keterolac eye drops put in 3 times a day can be of some help.
Have your eyes checked again as a second opinion in case there is a defect in surgery.
Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Regards,
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