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1. www.eyesurgeryguide.org › the-ultimate-guide-toThe Ultimate Guide to Cataract Surgery Lenses for Astigmatism

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   Jun 1, 2024 · The best lens for cataract surgery with astigmatism is a toric intraocular lens (IOL). Toric IOLs are specifically designed to correct astigmatism, providing clear vision at various distances. These lenses can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery.

2. www.aao.org › cataract-surgery-astigmatismCan you explain the surgery for cataract with astigmatism?

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   Cataract is a clouding of the focusing lens of the eye. The cornea is the clear window of the eye through which light must pass first to reach the lens and then proceed on to reach the retina which acts like the film in a camera to capture what we see.

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   An astigmatism is an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea (somewhat like a wobble in a bowling ball) and this wobble causes images to be distorted when they reach the retina and thus makes a blur. Most astigmatism can be corrected with spectacles or contact lenses. Historically, cataract surgery was performed without fixing the pre-existing ...

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   Limbal relaxing incisions (LRI) can be performed at the time of surgery to eliminate or reduce astigmatism. LRIs are very small, but very deep, extra incisions that are placed in the cornea at the exact clock hour of the astigmatism in the cornea. LRIs usually heal nicely and can last forever. Because LRIs are made by hand and because each person h...

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   A toric intraocular lens is a modification of a standard intraocular lens (used in almost all cataract surgery) that has the needed astigmatism correction built into the lens. It must be ordered or inventoried specifically for the degree of astigmatism to be corrected. The lens is implanted inside the eye in a very exact orientation so as to line u...

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   The third way to correct astigmatism occurs after cataract surgery and after the eye has had time to heal. LASIK or PRK can be performed as an off-label (not an FDA-approved use) method of reducing or eliminating astigmatism. In LASIK and PRK, an Excimer laser is use to reshape the corneal irregularity. PRK can be performed sooner than LASIK and is...

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   I suggest you carefully discuss all of the above with your ophthalmologist prior to making such an important decision.

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4. www.healthline.com › health › cataract-lens-optionsCataract Lens Options: Choosing the Right Lens for Your Surgery

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   Jun 14, 2024 · These lenses are helpful for people with astigmatism (curvature of the eye that can cause vision problems) and may reduce the need for glasses. They are available in monofocal, multifocal, and...

5. www.health.harvard.edu › staying-healthy › tips-toTips to choose the best lens for cataract surgery - Harvard ...

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   Aug 1, 2022 · Toric lenses correct astigmatism (blurred vision from an abnormally curved cornea — the outer "window" that protects the eye). Toric lenses are available in monofocal, trifocal, or extended depth-of-focus versions.

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6. www.healio.com › news › ophthalmologySurgeons discuss how to address astigmatism during cataract ...

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   Jan 4, 2021 · 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...

7. www.ouh.nhs.uk › files › 090427cataractsurgeryChoice of lens and glasses after your cataract surgery

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   If you currently need glasses to correct significant astigmatism (uneven shape of the cornea / front of the eye) or double vision, you may still need them for all distances after your surgery. Anisometropia (vision imbalance)

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   Can a toric lens implant correct astigmatism?

   • Toric lens: These implants can permanently correct astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. The toric lens implant corrects the irregularity in the curvature of the cornea. Patients with astigmatism can achieve good distance vision with significantly less dependence on glasses.

   What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery and Choosing the Right

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   Can cataract surgery fix astigmatism?

   • An astigmatism is an oval-shaped cornea that is normally perfectly round and it causes blurry vision. Most astigmatism is corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Historically, cataract surgery was performed without fixing the pre-existing astigmatism and people wore glasses or contact lenses after cataract surgery to correct their astigmatism.

   Can you explain the surgery for cataract with astigmatism?

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   Which lens should I choose for cataract surgery?

   • When deciding which lens to choose for cataract surgery, people should consider costs, daily vision needs, existing vision problems, and pros and cons (for example, some lenses have more vision range than others, but also have risks of glare at night).

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   Can intraocular lenses correct astigmatism?

   • Some intraocular lenses can correct for only one of these distances while others can correct for multiple distances. At NYEE, we offer patients standard intraocular lenses and premium lens that not only correct for different visual zones, but can also permanently correct astigmatism.

   What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery and Choosing the Right

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Toric lens: These implants can permanently correct astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. The toric lens implant corrects the irregularity in the curvature of the cornea. Patients with astigmatism can achieve good distance vision with significantly less dependence on glasses.