[Comparison of dysphotopsia effects in phakic and pseudophakic eyes using Rostock glare perimeter].

Background: Pseudophakic dysphotopsia as unwanted side effect after cataract surgery are becoming increasingly important. The so-called glare perimetry allows a realistic quantification of these phenomena. The article presents the method on the example of healthy subjects and pseudophakic patients.

Rostock Glare Perimeter: a distinctive method for quantification of glare.

Purpose: Disability glare induced by headlights of oncoming cars has been associated with reduced quality of vision. This study aimed at developing the Rostock Glare Perimeter to quantify dysphotopsia effects under simulated realistic conditions.

Methods: Sixty phakic subjects of different ages were dazzled by a bright light source centered at a projection screen 3.