Thane's Eye Specialists On Light Sensitivity After Cataract Surgery Introduction Eyes sensitive to light after cataract surgery, one of the most common and effective eye procedures, frequently leads to a temporary photophobia, commonly referred to as photophobia. Patients can experience varying degrees of discomfort or irritation when exposed to light. https://www.evernote.com/shard/s667/sh/089f20d3-fff1-6601-1517-d74338f9a8b7/ZslRHdkbLOEHq6jGJvJAfZ5a8DIqVo-mSUs_GK59NyNePFtXSjqJO-aAPQ