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How can i avoid "dead man" glowing eyes after cataract surgery? most of my friends who recently had the surgery have eyes that have an eerie glow.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Wear sunglasses: One solution would be to wear sunglasses.
Answered 8/8/2015
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Not possible: What is happening is that our natural lens, under high power, looks like a honeycomb of tiny protuberances which serve to diffuse the light and do not reflect the light. Intraocular lens cannot be made this way, but have a very smooth surface which reflects a little of the light like a mirror - giving that glow you have noticed. This is unavoidable but does not affect the vision.
Answered 9/1/2018
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Talk to ophthal.: Certain implants tend to glisten more than others. Talk to your ophthalmologist about your concern before your surgery.
Answered 8/8/2015
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