Phantom Vision: A Benign, Intraoperative Visual Experience in Cataract Surgery.

Authors

Tejasvi Paturu, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
John S Jarstad

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2024

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.

Volume

16

Issue

4

First Page

57895

Last Page

57895

ISSN

2168-8184

Published In/Presented At

Paturu, T., & Jarstad, J. S. (2024). Phantom Vision: A Benign, Intraoperative Visual Experience in Cataract Surgery. Cureus, 16(4), e57895. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.57895

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38725753

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article