Phantom Vision: A Benign, Intraoperative Visual Experience in Cataract Surgery
Tejasvi Paturu1, John S Jarstad1
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.
Cureus
|May 10, 2024
Abstract:
The intraoperative experience of cataract surgery can be a source of fear and anxiety for many patients. We present a testimonial and illustrations of the intraoperative "phantom vision" experience of a 72-year-old commercial artist during her uncomplicated microincision cataract surgery. She describes a pleasant, colorful, dynamic intraoperative visual experience. First-hand reports from patients can be used in preoperative counseling to reduce anxiety associated with common "visual" phenomena experienced during cataract surgery.
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