Hi,

Two years ago I was hit by accident in the eye, which resulted in a
black eye and scratched cornea. But after my eye healed back I started
noticing strange effects at night or in poor lighting. Basically, I
see "lines" or "starbursts" around light sources. These effects are
still present and have not diminished since my injury. More
specifically, I see three "spikes" that are always at the same angles
but of varying length (depending on the lighting and if my eye is
dry/tired).

I've read a lot of posts about these sort of effects from post-LASIK
patients. However I cannot find any information on starburst effect
resulting from a natural injury. I have two possible explanations for
my condition:
1- Either my cornea "scarred" unevenly and distorsts the light, or
2- My pupil has permanently dilated because of the strong blow I
received.
This last explanation came from my ophtalmologist after I mentionned
these effets. He said that nothing could be done if that was the case.

I am young (21) and wear no glasses. However this problem is starting
to annoy me more and more, especially when night driving. Sometimes I
am scared because of all those lines in my visual field, it distracts
me and I lose my concentration on the road. Also, I now hate watching
TV because I always notice how my vision is distorted. This problem is
really starting to drag me down, I've lived more than two years with
it and I want to move on. I can't make my mind that I'm stuck with
this for the rest of my life. I'm still young and I have perfect sight
apart from this.

Do anybody have any explanation/possible treatments for my condition?
Thank you, it would be very appreciated.

Oliver