AboutDr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS Expertise I am happy to answer any questions on eye care. My expertise is in Laser Eye surgery (LASIK, Epi LASIK), Multifocal Implants, Cataract, Glaucoma and procedures for Corneal abnormalities like Keratoconus - Corneal Collagen Crosslinking C3R
Experience OF LASIK, We are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures and the only center in India using the most safest,accurate and fastest excimer laser in the world- 'The Wavelight Concerto, 500 Hz laser'. Doctors from various parts of the world train with me and few other experts in Germany each year on our wavefront procedures. Our centre is the first eye hospital to be awarded the highest certfication in healthcare- the Joint Commission International (JCI from USA) and is also the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.
We have treated patients from 89 countries and this list keeps growing as more and more patients are getting increasingly aware of the benefits of treatment with advanced technology in laser eye surgery.
Organizations ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International
Publications http://www.shroffeye.org
Education/Credentials MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]
Awards and Honors please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in
Question I had cataract surgery a week ago and I mentioned to the doctor that I saw a dark shawdow in peripheral vision. After examination he said all was fine and it might be a floater. I have since researched and feel this is negative dysphotopsia. I wonder why he didn't mention that and if it will go away. I am trying to ignore it but find it distracting. Is there anything that can be done to remove it? Thank you
Answer Dear Bev,
'Negative Dysphotopsia' ia a common problem seen in 1 out of 10 complaints of patients as research indicates, however only one in thousand need intervention in the form of replacing the lens.
Most patients overcome this problem in 4-5 months of the cataract procedure and one week is still a very short time since the surgery to even presume that this could be negative dysphotopsia. It takes upto 3 months for internal tissue healing, so be patient about this and try and not let it rule your mind.
This is usually associated with a high-plus IOL, and seems to be accentuated when the lens has a high refractive index. Many people don’t notice it, but others are immediately bothered by it.
You can read more about this condition to see if you actually fit in this category or not by following the link...
