It will be two years this November. A little while after the procedure the doctor who did the procedure said that there were some cells left on my lens and he used a laser to clean them off. Would that also pose a problem with a lens exchange? I couldn't really tell any improvement in my vision after the procedure. I've noticed that when I'm in a room lighted by florescent light tubes that have that diffusing plastic panel in front of them my vision is at it's worst. Everything looks kind of fuzzy or hazy. Have you heard of someone having these types of issues before? My vision improves with the drops I was talking about when they shrink the pupils. I have tried moisturizing drops for my eyes and I don't see much improvement, but when I use the drops that make my pupils smaller a lot more comes in focus and my halos almost go away.
Also, if I go to the website you suggested is the anything I should look for in choosing an ophthalmologist to better investigate the issues I am having?
Thank you so much for your time.
Steve
I don't know how long it's been since your surgeries, bit if they were very recent, symptoms might get better with neuro-adaptation, as your brain learns how to see with the new multifocal visual system. If you have been struggling with this for 6 or more months, then other issues could be ocular surface problems (dry eye or tear film problems), macular edema or epiretinal membrane (detected on OCT), or a hazy posterior capsule behind the implants. If none of these applies, then consideration may be given to implant exchange with a monofocal intraocular lens. Exchange should be done before YAG posterior capsulotomy if possible, since an open posterior capsule increases the risk and complexity of the surgery. I would obtain a third opinion from a very experienced cataract surgeon. The American Academy of Ophthalmology's web site may help: aao.org.