What Does Presence Of Halo In Vision Post Cataract Surgery Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

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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

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (12 hours later)

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.

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