Post IOL loss of peripherial vision

[kev1]

I am a 54 yr.old male. In May of 2008 I had cataract removal surgery and implants. Immediately after surgery I noticed dark areas in my peripherial field. I refered to them as "blinders", like on a horse. I couldn't see the far extents of my peripherial vision. This condition appears to be worse in bright light and when trying to focus on something close.
Two vision field tests have been normal and eye drops "pilocarpine" have not helped. My doctor's are at a complete loss to what is causing this.
Implant info:  Acrysof IQ  model# SN60WF,  power: 29.0 D (left) & 29.5 D (right)
The condition has not gotten worse since the surgery non has it improved. It isn't something I want to live with because sometimes I don't see people or cars right next to me.
Any help or comments would be appreciated.
Kevin

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

good luck.

JCH MD

[kev1]

Thank You for the info on "temporal darkness" or "Negative Dysphotopsia" (post on 10-24-08). The acrylic lens with a truncated edge was not a good match for my high+ eyesight.  Lens extraction and replacement will be in January 09. A silicone lens with a rounded edge will be used.
Thanks again

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You may be observition "temporal darkness" which is a optical abberation associations with IOLs especially multifocal IOLs. You need a full medical exam and a visual field by an ophthalmologist to rule out other casues.

Searach "temporal darkness" on this site and with Google.

JCH MD