toric lens to correct astigmatism

[bless129]

Am about to have cataracts removed. My doctor has given me options and his recommendation is a toric lens which will cost me one thousand dollars extra. I am willing to pay the premium but, would like to hear from someone who has this kind of lens implanted. I would especially like to know if there is a downside to this option.


This discussion is related to AcrySof Toric IOL.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[JodieJ]

Apparently, the site was just updated.  To get to article ("Two methods appear equally effective in correcting astigmatism"), click cataract surgery on the left of the screen and scroll down to the article.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Jodie J is right on and if you can live with glasses you can spend your $1000 on something else.

JCH MD

[JodieJ]

The results of a recent study comparing astigmatism reduction using a toric lens vs. limbal relaxing incisions is available online.  Go to www osnsupersite com (dots omitted to evade censor), scroll down, and follow the link; it's a "top story" for June 26.  Reportedly, eyes with greater than 2.25 D of astigmatism did better with a toric lens; eyes with less than 1 D did well with limbal relaxing incisions.  There was not much difference in outcome for eyes in between.