Iâ??m a 49 female and was born with cataracts and a 4 astigmatism. I had cataract surgery on my left eye on May 20th 2009 and my right eye June 9th 2009. Both lenses were replaces with a Toric lens to try and correct the astigmatism . This has been a miserable experience overall. The doctorâ??s office had me sign the usual papers regarding risks of infection and complications during surgery, but did not mention anything about the other possible side effects. I have unbearable headaches that over-the-counter pain meds wonâ??t even touch. On the 3rd day following both surgeries, the dizziness and vertigo began. Iâ??m also having a terrible time with a â??flutteringâ?? of the lenses and was told by my doctor that it would go away with time. He said the lenses had to â??seatâ?? and adjust. My peripheral vision has been impacted because I can see the outside or rim of the lenses and Itâ??s like looking through binoculars so focusing on something close up is almost impossible because of this and the fluttering. My doctor seems very dismissive of these concerns so that has been frustrating and Iâ??m looking into finding another ophthalmologist.

Iâ??ll give it more time, but Iâ??m just not convinced that this binocular effect and lens fluttering are going to suddenly go away, and the headaches are making life a misery. I now have 20/20 vision in my right eye and am very thankful for that, but the vision is about the same or worse than before in my left eye. Iâ??m wondering if this is the reason for the headachesâ?¦ my eyes fighting to adjust. Iâ??ve read posts where others are suffering with these headaches so I sympathize with you all and wish you luck. Iâ??m really curious to know if anyone else is having the fluttering and binocular effect.

I have had the fluttering now for a year since my cataract extraction. My eye doctor has been able to give me eye drops to try to lessen the symptoms and they help some what. It is very aggravating as I am a reader and this is impacts my reading and frustration with reading.