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Is Peripheral Vision Loss Common Post Cataract Surgery?

I was injured at work and had a retinal detachment. I didn t realize it so it was almost a month before I had surgery. Then I had to have cataract surgery which was caused by retinal surgery. I have lost all my peripheral vision in that eye and have problems judging distance. I have problems reading, driving, etc. Glasses and contacts are no help at all and was wondering if I should go back or is this just the way it is?
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Welcome to Health care Magic.

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having loss of peripheral vision following cataract surgery. The loss of peripheral vision is because of retinal detachment and not because of cataract surgery.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.

Hope the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards
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Is Peripheral Vision Loss Common Post Cataract Surgery?

Hello Welcome to Health care Magic. I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having loss of peripheral vision following cataract surgery. The loss of peripheral vision is because of retinal detachment and not because of cataract surgery. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly. Hope the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you With regards