Correcting astigmatism is an important part of cataract surgery, especially as the goals of modern cataract surgery have evolved to mirror that of refractive surgery, responding to heightened expectations of patients.
“Today, a patient’s goal is not just more clarity of vision with correction, but a more focused vision with little to no reliance on correction. Astigmatism, even as low as 0.5 D, impacts the outcomes with a perceivable effect on UCVA,” Healio/OSN Board Member Neda Shamie, MD, said.
In her opinion, the “entry point” into the modern-day approach to
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