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Double vision after implantation of monofocal lenses
Is it common to have double vision at night after aspheric monofocal lenses have been implanted? Or, could it be caused by monovision?
My first monofocal lens, a B&L Sofport, was implanted almost five weeks ago. That eye was deliberately left near-sighted, so I see around 20/70 through it. Although my near vision is great, I see double and triple images around traffic lights, particularly at night. My second monofocal lens, also a Sofport, was implanted almost a week ago. That eye was corrected to 20/25. I see double and triple images around around traffic lights through this eye, as well. Could this be a problem with the lens? Or a side effect of the monovision? Or will it subside over time?
Also, my distance vision, even though measured at 20/25, seems quite weak. I do not have clear vision and cannot easily read street signs. Will this improve?
Finally, I have noticed that when I see a person who wears eyeglasses in a place lit by natural light, the area I see through his or her eyeglasses is yellow. I assume this is caused by the violet-blocking lens but had not heard about it before, and did not expect it. Is this also common?
Thank you so much!
My first monofocal lens, a B&L Sofport, was implanted almost five weeks ago. That eye was deliberately left near-sighted, so I see around 20/70 through it. Although my near vision is great, I see double and triple images around traffic lights, particularly at night. My second monofocal lens, also a Sofport, was implanted almost a week ago. That eye was corrected to 20/25. I see double and triple images around around traffic lights through this eye, as well. Could this be a problem with the lens? Or a side effect of the monovision? Or will it subside over time?
Also, my distance vision, even though measured at 20/25, seems quite weak. I do not have clear vision and cannot easily read street signs. Will this improve?
Finally, I have noticed that when I see a person who wears eyeglasses in a place lit by natural light, the area I see through his or her eyeglasses is yellow. I assume this is caused by the violet-blocking lens but had not heard about it before, and did not expect it. Is this also common?
Thank you so much!
If the other conditions mentioned by Dr. Hagan have been ruled out, you might consider a refractive procedure (LASIK, PRK) to sharpen your vision in each eye. If your distance eye is seeing 20/25 with monovision, your distance vision with both eyes is going to be less than 20/25--in other words, not great. Eliminating any residual refractive errors (especially astigmatism) should make a big difference in your uncorrected vision. (And I assume that having good uncorrected vision was your reason for getting monovision.) I think that the expense of a "touch-up" refractive procedure would be money well spent in your case.
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Your problem could be caused by uncorrected refractive errors especially astigmatism. Monovision makes the problem worse. Time will often make it better. Glasses for night vision/driving often are the biggest help.
Other things that need ruled out, cornea disease, IOL dislocation, posterior capsular opacification, macular disease.
JCH MD
Other things that need ruled out, cornea disease, IOL dislocation, posterior capsular opacification, macular disease.
JCH MD
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