Can astigmatism be corrected after cataract surgery?

After cataract surgery, our eye surgeons can perform LASIK to reduce or eliminate astigmatism. At times, a limbal relaxing incision or a TORIC® implant can leave a small amount of residual astigmatism. We typically eliminate the residual astigmatism with laser vision correction or LASIK.

Can a toric lens implant be removed?

Yes, an intraocular lens (IOL) can be removed and replaced, but it may not be an easy procedure and may have potential complications to vision. Such procedures are very rare because intraocular once implanted are permanent.

Can a monofocal lens correct astigmatism?

Patients with astigmatism who elect to have a monofocal lens implant will usually have to wear glasses and/or contacts for most everyday activities because the traditional monofocal lens does not correct astigmatism or presbyopia.

Do toric lenses correct astigmatism permanently?

Astigmatism-correcting IOLs can permanently correct astigmatism and improve distance vision in a single step. Toric lens implants are astigmatism-correcting IOLs designed with a specific shape that counterbalances the corneal curvature imperfection that creates astigmatism in the first place.

How much astigmatism can toric IOL correct?

Astigmatism between 1-4 diopters can be corrected using a toric intraocular lens implant. Before surgery, the magnitude and axis of astigmatism is precisely measured using multiple methods.

How do you get rid of astigmatism?

Treatments options are corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Wearing corrective lenses is the simplest way to treat astigmatism by counteracting uneven curvatures of the cornea or lens. Corrective lenses may be worn as eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Can a toric IOL be used for astigmatism?

Toric IOL Surgery Implanting a toric lens for astigmatism is very similar to cataract surgery. The same general steps are used for both procedures. The surgeon removes the natural lens of the eye and replaces it with a toric IOL.

Can I eliminate my astigmatism with the Alcon Panoptix toric lens?

Patients with astigmatism can also eliminate their astigmatism and have all three distances with the Alcon PanOptix Toric Lens. To learn more about this breakthrough technology, please call our office and schedule an appointment. HAVE A QUESTION?

Are there new lens implant options for astigmatism correction after cataract surgery?

If you have cataracts as well as astigmatism, new premium lens implant options are available to help minimize or even eliminate your dependence on eyeglasses after cataract surgery. The Cleveland Eye Clinic is pleased to offer the advanced AcrySof Toric® IOLs for astigmatism correction after cataract surgery.

What is the Acrysof toric lens?

TORIC Astigmatism Correcting Intraocular Lens. The Acrysof Toric® IOL is a foldable, single piece lens that is implanted during cataract surgery to replace the clouded lens. The unique design of the AcrySof Toric® IOL makes it possible to reduce or eliminate corneal astigmatism and significantly improve uncorrected distance vision.