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A consumer reported experiencing unexpected visual outcomes following cataract surgery with intraocular lens (iol) implantation.She stated that the iol in her left eye had dislocated, that's why she had this lens placed as replacement.The new lens was placed behind her cornea, in front of her iris in the anterior chamber.She stated that during the surgery she was awake and heard the dr.Ask for "a size 4" to which he was told by staff that it was out of stock and only a "size 3" was available.She was unsure what this referred to.The patient had a history of ocular and retinal conditions unrelated to the cataract surgery.Postoperatively, she reported persistent soreness in the eye, significant light reflections that impair her ability to drive at night, and the presence of numerous floaters.She has been using an unspecified gel lubricant in the affected eye.Based on the additional information received, the patient had a follow-up appointment with her surgeon.However, the surgeon was unable to explain the cause of her sore eye, the presence of numerous floaters, or the extent of scattered light in her vision.The patient continues to experience eye pain and scattered light in her vision.She cannot see to drive at night, and daytime is not good either.She reports significant light sensitivity.To address her ongoing eye pain, she plans to consult a corneal specialist.Her next follow-up with the surgeon is scheduled in two months.
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