What approach do you recommend for irregular astigmatism after cataract surgery?

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Irregular astigmatism is a term often used to refer to any type of higher-order aberration that cannot be corrected with spherocylindrical lenses.
In cataract surgery on these patients, it is often possible to improve uncorrected vision using toric IOLs or astigmatic keratotomy. First, we must understand the patient’s desires and expectations and make sure they understand that we cannot achieve a perfect result. If possible, we must also proactively manage the underlying causes of

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