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Reduced peripheral vision
I am 38yr old male & my both eyes have RD history (2 years back) & since then doctor has advised me to use pressure control eyes drops which I am using in both the eyes. Then I developed cataract in both eyes & I got my both eyes operated this year in January & after that my vision was good in both the eyes ; later eye pressure of left eye got 35 which was controlled through Ripatec T & in right eye I was still using brivex where pressure was controlled 16-17mmhg.
After 3 months of Catract surgery I feel secondary cataract has developed & again blurry vision but my peripheral vision has also reduced.Does it because of PCO or due to any other reason . My right pressure was always under control with eye drops & before cataract surgery by right eye peripheral vision was good. After few days of catract surgery my left eye vision has also got distorted.I am worried if I will be alright post yag laser treatment? I have lost my confidence due to repeated eyes issues.
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Peripheral vision can be due to uncontrolled eye pressure with increase in damage to the nerve,
Given the history of RD and cataract sx, the chances of PCO are high, get a dilated exam and IOP measurement in nearby ophthalmologist.
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The blurring of vision could be due to PCO, which is very common especially post RD surgery (I'm assuming it was VR surgery+/-oil). Your vision should improve with a yag cap. But glaucoma being a cause can't be ruled out (although chances are slim as your IOP was always in control on antiglaucoma drugs)
So maybe once Yag Cap is done and if blurring is still present then further causes can be evaluated. The PCO that you have needs to be dealt with first anyway.
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Please consult online if you have any more questions. Thanks
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Dr. Bhumija Bhatt
Ophthalmologist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Definitely yag cap to be done. Then a thorough discussion evaluation and visual field testing at eye hospital
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Undergo yag capsulotomy.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do not worry. Pl follow the advise of ophthalmologist. Pl consult once in an Eye institute. Peripheral vision loss May be due to increased pressure. You need detailed check up. You can improve with continuous treatment.
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