Ten years ago i had an op to remove cataracts from my right eye every thing went fine an my vision was grate then one year later i had the same op on my left eye things were not so good this time as the vision in this eye was very blurred, so i have been back to the hospital were i have seen the same doctor several times over the last few years and he keeps telling me there is nothing that can be done and the problem is most probably in my head witch i know is,nt true under my puple when i look in the mirror i can see a reflection of a half moon type shine witch my friends can also see but only in my left eye the one that gives me trouble. I am only 27 and have had this problem for 10 years now so any help and advise would be much appreciated thaks
2006-12-10 21:31:13 · 5 answers · asked by djsweeney@btinternet.com 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The half moon reflection in your left eye is most likely a reflection from the implanted lens. Most lenses manufactured today have a truncated edge to them which causes a glare/reflection/glimmer etc.. just like the edge of a glass table top. This is done to help prevent a condition known as PCO or posterior chamber opacification.
PCO is caused by cells migrating under the implanted optic and the capsular bag - this capsular bag used to hold your natural lens but now holds the implant. As the cells get between the optic and the thin capsular bag, the capsular bag begins to opacify which can cause a haziness in your vision. The abrupt edge to the lens helps to make a nice seal between the capsular bag and the optic and helps to prevent cells from migrating between. This is not a 100% however and PCO still occurs in implants with truncated edges.
Many older implants are usually smoother at the edges and are tapered as opposed to truncated. As a result light does not reflect inside the optic as easily and thus it is more difficult to see. The downside to this is that PCO occurs more commonly.
PCO is an easy condition to remedy and requires a procedure known as a Yag capsulotomy that is performed with a laser. This takes less than 5 minutes to complete, requires no anesthesia, etc... and is absolutely painless. I'm guessing that the eye you are having issues with could possibly have PCO although there are many other conditions that could be causing it. I would suggest you see another ophthalmologist and he will be able to immediately tell if you need a Yag procedure done.
2006-12-12 07:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by Billkasdoikjo R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweeny I have had both my eyes cataracts removed< left one 9 years ago still fine< right one 7 years ago and it has been blurred for 6 of those years but i have to tell you they make it clear to you that should a cataract removal not be successful there is nothing that can be done so I have to,and you have to, live with it but at your young age i feel sorry for you but later they may be able to correct by laser
2006-12-10 23:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to your statement, your doctor has done one successfully that is a sing of good luck because remove of cataract doest mean you will see better,it just a risk of 50\50 in vision. it advice able to follow instruction given by your doctor.
2006-12-10 21:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by olaide 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to say what is going on without examination- I would suggest getting an expert second opinion. There might not be anything they can do, but they may be able to explain things better.
2006-12-10 21:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by teary chocolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get a second medical opinion.
2006-12-10 21:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋