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What can you see? - a survey

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adam06539
adam06539

Hi,

I'd like you to fill in this form:

  1. IOL brand and type
  2. Age (optional)
  3. Max pupil size at night (approx.)
  4. Pupil size after pupil-dilating drops application

and (most important) can you see any Postivie Dysphtopsias, like starburst, halos, ferris-wheel shapes in either case?

Thank you, I'd appreciate it.

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  • soks
    soks adam06539

    Posted

    1. Symfony non toric 16.5. pre cataract -2 myope.
    2. 47
    3. 5.6mm mesopic.
    4. not sure after drops.
    5. starburst started 3-4 months after surgery. see glare off bright surfaces. halos around lights. stopped seeing rings after PCO. 10-4 o clock illuminated lens edge at night outside. ferris wheel is only for that section of the circle. the 10-4 can become full circle in extreme dark conditions.
  • adam06539
    adam06539

    Edited

    Thanks. What about you RonAKA? Can you see any Dyshpotopsias when your pupils are huge (dillated pharmacologicly)?

    • RonAKA
      RonAKA adam06539

      Posted

      I thought about your question about pupil size and optical issues after dilation drops a bit longer. I don't really know what happens as I have not had dilation drops since my cataract surgery in each eye. The optometrist I go to does not do a dilated exam and instead takes a high resolution photograph without dilation. I am diabetic and part of my annual eye exam is a check for diabetic retinopathy. The photograph method is a good way to check for any changes to the retina. I used to go to a retina specialist and his method was to manually draw the blood vessels and keep a paper trail of where I was at. He finally told me that I was wasting my time (and of course his) seeing him and I should see a optometrist instead. I went to one that uses the photo method.

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      So while I had some dilated exams in preparation for cataract surgery, I have not had any since, and really can't comment on what happens.

    • adam06539
      adam06539 RonAKA

      Posted

      Thank you for your detailed explanation. I appreciate it.

  • RonAKA
    RonAKA adam06539

    Edited

    I have an AcrySof IQ monofocal in my right eye set for distance (0.00 D sphere, -0.50 D cylinder). My left is targeted as the near eye in a mini-monovision configuration with a Clareon monofocal (-1.0 D sphere, -0.75 D cylinder).

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    I am 73 and not really sure what my pupil sizes are. I would guess I am about 3-4 mm for pupil diameter due to my age.

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    In my right eye (AcrySof IQ) which has been implanted the longest I do have a very occasional positive dysphotopsia effect. There is nothing persistent, and is just a flash when it is very dark and there is a point source of bright light off to my left. I'm sure it is the light hitting the edge of the lens. But, it is more of a curiosity than any kind of vision impairment. So far, no similar effect in my left eye.

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    I don't recall seeing anything like this when my eyes are dilated with drops.

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