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What Does Presence Of Halo In Vision Post Cataract Surgery Indicate?
Question: On 10/23/2007 I had Cataract surgery on both eyes. A few years ago I started get a halo effect in the lower left of my right eye. This was usually gray but changed colors when there was glare or light reflection. It is getting worse and in a glare from the sun, or car headlights at night, it becomes a total halo with a fog like center. Again different colors. My Ophthalmologist says he has no idea what causes this, but insists it is not a bad lens. I talked to an Optometrist who said it is a bad lens. Who is right? Reading from my right eye is difficult as the left halo blocks some of my vision. Thank you XXXX
Brief Answer:
Possible postoperative complication
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
Your symptoms are possibly related to the post operative complications of cataract surgery.
This isn't a bad lens at all.
But post operative deposition of old lens fragments on the new one.
This requires slit lamp biomicroscopic examination of the eye
Based on the results , the affected lens might be replaced with a new one.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Possible postoperative complication
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
Your symptoms are possibly related to the post operative complications of cataract surgery.
This isn't a bad lens at all.
But post operative deposition of old lens fragments on the new one.
This requires slit lamp biomicroscopic examination of the eye
Based on the results , the affected lens might be replaced with a new one.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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Dr. REMY KOSHY
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