Positive and negative dysphotopsia in patients with acrylic intraocular lenses

Abstract

Glare and streaks from a point source of light represent positive photic expressions of dysphotopsia, and temporal dark shadows represent similar negative photic expressions. Both appear to be associated with shiny square-edge optics made of high-refractive-index acrylic polymer. Intraocular lenses of PMMA and silicone with rounded edges, along with square-edge acrylic IOLs with nonreflective edges, appear less likely to cause clinically significant pseudophakic dysphotopsia.