5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Thomas A. Oetting presented a challenging case of dysphotopsia at the 2026 ASCRS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

• 2

  Dysphotopsias can manifest as negative or positive phenomena following cataract surgery, complicating patient experiences.

• 3

  Oetting successfully treated a patient with negative dysphotopsia by repositioning the optic to a reverse optic position.

• 4

  A careful examination by a resident revealed a pituitary tumor in a patient with similar symptoms, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

• 5

  The case underscores the importance of thorough patient evaluation and the potential for misdiagnosis in ophthalmology.