Improving toric IOL designs plus advanced diagnostic technology can improve surgeons’ confidence.
Although almost three-quarters of cataract patients have more than 0.5 D of astigmatism, just 7% of IOL procedures involve a toric implant. This is despite the fact that astigmatism as low as 0.5 D can affect functional as well as low-contrast visual acuity. Addressing astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery has a measurable impact on patients’ ocular comfort and visual performance.
There are several reasons why surgeons may be reluctant to implant toric IOLs.
To implant toric IOLs,