After-effects of laser iridotomy

[lydwin]

I had a laser iridotomy a few days ago (in the right eye) and have noticed that the colors seem muted (not as bright or vivid) and darker when I look out of that eye as opposed to the crispness of the colors in the left eye.  Could this be a possible side-effect of the procedure?  Thanks for your help.

[kg17]

You are right to be concerned.  I had iridotomies done in both eyes and my color vision has never returned.  I've been to numerous ophthalmologists with no answer.  There are extended discussions on a glaucoma forum on the website "Prevent Blindness in America."  You might spend a few hours reading the information which is very informative.

Make certain that your treatment is done by a "glaucoma specialist" as opposed to a general ophthalmologist.

[lydwin]

Thanks for your prompt reply.  Is it possible that the colors appear muted in my YAG lasered eye as a result of the procedure?  The vision in that eye was not as good as in the other one, but I can't recall if the colors were muted.  I'm very cautious about getting the other eye done without having all the answers.

lydwin
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[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear lydwin,

I would definitely recommend that you see your eyeMD immediately and ask him/her to examine your eyes.  There are many different reasons why colors can appear muted and it is important to get checked immediately!

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California