The Efficacy of Questionnaire-based Evaluation in Determining the Incidence of Recent Pseudophakic Dysphotopsia

Abstract

Background: Dysphotopsias are optical side effects experienced by patients who underwent cataract surgery. This unwanted photic phenomenon has gained ground and is a major postoperative concern. Visual acuity is not sufficient in evaluating the postoperative visual function.

Keywords

• questionnaire
• dysphotopsia
• cataract
• intraocular lens
• temporal shadow