HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes The Appearance Of Blind Spot In The Eye?

Greetings! (80, 190lbs, 5 11 , no health problems, no allergies. happy). Ten days ago I had cataract surgery, O.D. According to the doctor, all went well. When the fog cleared, a day later, I found that I had acquired a new blind spot in my vision. Telephone poles had a chunk missing, the heron on the beach had his head detached from his body, sailboats had two-part masts. Phone lines had acquired a kink and a faint double, the island on the horizon was nearly cut in half by a water bulge reaching up from the horizon - I trust, you get the picture. My ophthalmologist put me on eye drops (to prevent infection). He is aware of the problem ( A first in my practice! ) He suggested a damaged macula as the cause, but the macula was examined twice by a specialist weeks before this operation. He didn t find anything to worry about and suggested to see him again in six months. Besides, even age-related macula issues develop slowly, and there was no sign of herons having part of their neck missing before the surgery, none! I have no name for this phenomenon. Should I change doctors (again) and have someone else deal with it? My trust is somewhat shaken. Any ideas would be welcome. Thank you. YYYY@YYYY The new lens was supposed to optimize distant vision. After ten days, there is no sign of it. The outlines of islands 1mi distant are still blurry, the same they were when the fog cleared
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist 's  Response
it must be a pre existing problem in retina. it is not possible to examine in detail before surgery. it appears there is retinal hole or tear which is giving such results. or it can be vetrios clot. detail examination of eye preferably indirect ophthalmoscopy should be done. if proper diagnosis is done then some surgery can be planed to improve vision. consult retina surgeon for examination and opinion
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Macula of retina


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes The Appearance Of Blind Spot In The Eye?

it must be a pre existing problem in retina. it is not possible to examine in detail before surgery. it appears there is retinal hole or tear which is giving such results. or it can be vetrios clot. detail examination of eye preferably indirect ophthalmoscopy should be done. if proper diagnosis is done then some surgery can be planed to improve vision. consult retina surgeon for examination and opinion