Photophobia after cataract surgery is usually caused by the sudden change of light intake and dry eye phenomenon, which requires timely medical treatment.
1. Sudden change in light intake: After cataract surgery, symptoms of eye irritation such as photophobia, tearing and dry eyes may easily appear. This is because after cataract surgery, the original cloudy lens is replaced by a highly transparent IOL, and there is a sudden and obvious change in the amount of light intake in the eyes, which many patients may not be able to adapt to, and they may feel the harshness of light or photophobia.
2. Dry eye phenomenon: cataract surgery may also cause damage to the corneal tissue and nerve endings in the cornea, resulting in postoperative dry eye phenomenon, dry eye itself may cause a certain degree of photophobia, but with the repair of the nerve endings, the discomfort will gradually be relieved.
If you experience any discomfort after cataract surgery, it is recommended that you consult a doctor for a careful examination to avoid any delay in your condition.