Concerns after Toric Lens Implants

[PearlAnn]

Had cataracts removed and astigmatism corrected with toric lense implants in both eyes, April 2008. Good for the 6 to 8 months, and then my vision has gotten worse. Now have cloudy, blurry vision, glares from lamps, very senstive to bright sunlight, halos around lamp posts. Main concern, is the waterfall like waves that happen when I look straight ahead.

Eyes ache most of the time, dignosed with dry eyes and doctors says that I now have blepharitis, in January 2011. Have permnant tear duct plugs in.

Has anyone had similar experiences. What did you do to help fix these problems? Thanks for any advice. PA  

[jaysta36]

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[PearlAnn]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am going to the doctor this afternoon and will ask about this. I think this is exactly what is going on with me. I am sorry to hear that you have this problem. I know that it is tough and drives you nuts. Have you gotten any relief? Hope so. Will let you know what the doctor says. Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it. PA

[jaysta36]

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[PearlAnn]

Yes, it is like a delayed image after I blink. Eye Doctor told me recently that everyone has that and is normal?? Never had it previously. Let me know if this helps. Thanks, PA

[jaysta36]

I want to ask you no when you look out a window or on a computer,when you blink do you get like a thin white horizontal line just down from middle vision,which goes if different light?

[PearlAnn]

Thank you very much for the answer and help back. Really appreciate it. I am going back to Dr. Dean Dornic this Friday who implanted my toric lenses.  I will ask him about secondary cataract and macular problem.

About 1 1/2 ago I had two retal detachments. Just a few more questions, sorry, could my permanent tear duct implants have come out? When I look straight ahead in addition to the wavy lines I have started to notice flashes of light to my left.

Is there anyway that the toric lense implants are not in the right placement and have shifted and that's why I'm having so much trouble? Thanks so much! PA

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You need to see an ophthalmologist.  Some of these symptoms are probably due to a secondary cataract which can easily be treated is common.  However,  the wavy line may indicate a macular problem such as macular degeneration.

Dr. O.