Thane's Eye Specialists on Light Sensitivity After Cataract Surgery Introduction Photophobia post-cataract surgery, a highly common and successful eye surgery, often results in a temporary increase in light sensitivity, commonly referred to as photophobia. Patients may experience anything from mild discomfort to severe irritation when exposed to various light sources. https://www.diigo.com/item/note/a4ycm/3qjs?k=00d55f3a57b2339c57b8df553ba3f229