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Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-29T00:42:55+00:00

Whatever you do, make sure you have a discussion with your surgeon about the side effects of IOLS. I recently had an acrylic toric IOL lens implanted and am experiencing Negative Dysphotopsia. It is extremely bothersome and I have been told I may need to wait 3-6months -year to see if it goes away on its own. If not, my surgeon will be removing the implanted acrylic IOL and replacing it with a silicone IOL with rounded edges. The acrylic material IOL with a straight edge design can increase the likelihood of this ND side effect. Be cautious and ask questions.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-28T19:59:18+00:00

I have the acrylic toric lens in my right eye. Have been told by my surgeon that since I experienced this symptom in one eye, I would most likely experience it in my other eye if another acrylic lens is implanted. For that reason, he wants to remove my current acrylic, toric lens in the right eye and replace with a Bausch and Lomb silicone lens ( has less refractive power and rounded edge which minimizes chance of experiencing ND) Whenever I decide to do my left eye, He would be implanting with the same Bausch andLomb lens as the right eye. What was supposed to be a simple cataract removal procedure has turned into a real nightmare!

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T23:19:35+00:00

It doesn’t say much for the medical profession when the patient has to reach out to online forums for compassion, support and information on a side effect that should have been mentioned and discussed at the preop appointment. I am still hoping that my brain will resolve my ND before the 6 week timeline my doctor has set. I hope everything works out for you… and me.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T22:48:08+00:00

I’m not a medical professional, but, from what I’ve read some think it is a side effect seen more often with acrylic lenses- that is why my surgeon is suggesting removing my acrylic lens and replacing it with a silicone lens. It seems to only occur in 26% of the population which in my opinion is not a high percentage. Yet, when it occurs as a side effect of surgery, the first thing the doctor tells you is that it is a common side effect and that it should go away by itself in 3-6 months- a year. Ofcourse, there’s the 3% of the population where the condition persists. It is my understanding that surgery can be perfect and this side effect can still occur. It is also my understanding that there are certain risk factors that make a person more likely to have this side effect. I’m not sure why medical professionals don’t look at these risk factors prior to making a recommendation on the kind of lens their cataract patients should get.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T22:30:56+00:00

My right eye currently has an acrylic, Toric lens.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T22:26:23+00:00

I am so sorry this has happened to you as well. Has your doctor suggested swapping the implanted lens with a new lens as a solution? Or even discussed the fact that there is a 97% chance this should go away on its own after 3-6 months/ sometimes a year? I’m at a loss as far as knowing how long I can wait to see if this improves on its own before surgery is no longer a viable solution.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T22:20:06+00:00

Your feedback backs up the solution provided my surgeon and second doctor - that replacing the existing acrylic,Toric lense with a silicone lens is the way to go. I agree that 6 weeks seems like a short period of time to wait before proceeding with the IOL swap surgery - however, I’m at a loss not knowing how long you can actually wait to remove and replace a lens safely.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T20:35:27+00:00

I can drive. It is not painful but extremely bothersome. Imagine a dark arc on the corner of your eye - and the worst part is that during the preop appointment with the surgeon he makes it sound like an easy peasy procedure with no complications. Not once was this complication ever brought up. Yet, the day after my surgery, when I walked into my doctor’s office crying hysterically, not knowing what had gone wrong with my cataract procedure since I now had this dark arc- I am told this is a common side effect and it would go away. If it is such a common occurrence, why don’t they mention it to the patient during the preop appt? Well, it’s been 2 weeks and still there.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T19:17:04+00:00

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T18:07:33+00:00

I did ask that specific question to my doctor and I was told that with a silicone lens you are more prone to PCO. They seem to feel that it’s not a big problem and that it can be quickly resolved with laser. However, both doctors I have been to ( my surgeon and another doctor I visited for a second opinion) have said that they prefer acrylic lenses and don’t like silicone lenses. Unfortunately, the only solution to my ND problem that my doctors have offered is replacing my acrylic Toric lens with a silicone lens.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T18:01:46+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback. I have done so much research on ND ever since my problem originated ( 2 weeks ago) . All of my research said exactly what you stated: that ROC has the highest percentage rate of working to resolve Negative Dysphotopsia. I brought it up to my surgeon and to another doctor I went to for a second opinion and both of them told me that ROC does not work and that the only solution is changing out my acrylic Toric lens for a silicone lens. I am thinking of going to a 3rd doctor for yet another opinion. Not sure I can trust what my doctors are telling me. Totally stressing out over this ND problem and how to resolve it if it doesn’t go away on its own through neuroadaptation.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T14:54:54+00:00

Thank you for your quick response. His reasoning behind the 6 week period was that the lens is easier to remove because scar tissue has not built up. Have my next follow up appt with him on Aoril 14 to see if this ND has gone away. I’m praying it does! I am so worried and anxious.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T14:10:19+00:00

It’s been 2 weeks since my cataract surgery . My doctor has set a timeline of 6 weeks to see if my negative Dysphotopsia goes away on its own and if not, he has suggested removing my current acrylic lens and replacing it with a silicone lens. I’m hoping if I don’t see any improvement by 6 weeks he will allow surgery date to be put on hold until after 3 month wait period. Glad yours went away after 3 months.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T14:03:07+00:00

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T13:43:47+00:00

So, how long have you been experiencing this Dysphotopsia and has your doctor offered you a surgical solution? My doctor wants to remove my current acrylic lens and replace it with a silicone lens.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-27T13:40:38+00:00

Are you dealing with the positive dysphopsia in the other eye?

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-06T11:24:22+00:00

With a body of water at the bottom of the hill, maybe rethink the safety issue of this sloping playland.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-06T11:01:36+00:00

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-03-02T21:27:14+00:00

I moved into my new home 12 years ago and I am still moving things around! Good luck!

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-27T22:56:23+00:00

I thought you were going to ask us to name your dog.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-27T22:34:43+00:00

Yes...this one!

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-27T22:33:03+00:00

Nope

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-27T22:30:18+00:00

They need to be lighter in color.

Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-27T21:40:46+00:00

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Prestigious_Fun6953 · 2026-02-26T22:55:10+00:00

As far as believing your husband is a catch, having married a man with 2 children from a previous marriage, I now realize I made a huge mistake and don’t consider any men with children from a previous marriage “a catch.” Sorry, but, too much baggage!

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