Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Over the last few years, I have watched and photographed several lunar eclipses (no solar ever). About a year ago, I noticed I was seeing ghost images when I looked at the moon with either eye or both (9 with the left, 7 with the right). Went to Ophthalmologist and they said I need cataract surgery.
I went with premium lenses. Well, surgery pulled the ghost images a bit closer to the source, but I still see them. They are now clearer, along with floaters I could not see before. Ghosts only happen at night (moon, white letters, lamps). As the sun starts rising, the ghosts start fading. It's been 8 to 10 months since the last eye was done, and there are still ghosts with either eye or both. I have tried several types of anti-glare.
Kindly help.
Hi,
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The ghost images are a normal retinal phenomenon known as afterimages. You need not worry about it. You can see them clearer after cataract surgery because they are a normal retinal response to any image. The more the contrast, the more the ghost images or afterimages. The floaters are formed as a natural course of aging of the vitreous jelly that fills up our eye. Also, it is better to get your retina examined every six months or at least yearly to look for any breaks.
I hope this helps.
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Answered byDr. Manish Mahabir
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