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Ten pearls to help surgeons achieve successful toric IOL placements
Toric IOLs currently represent 7% of all cataract surgeries being performed in the U.S. Because corneal astigmatism is corrected close to the nodal point of the eye, patients have generally been pleased with the outcome. However, it is imperative that the IOL be placed in the correct axis to ensure optimal results. We present several pearls in this article that have helped us have success with our toric IOL placements.It is imperative to ensure that the preoperative keratometry values used for IOL calculations are accurate. In addition to the keratometry (Read more...)