Cataracts and Astigmatism Correction

Question: I have Cataracts and astigmatism, worse in one eye. Would it be okay to put a toric lens in one eye and regular IOL in other eye?


Answer: Cataract Surgery with Lens Implants is performed to get you the best possible vision correction. In general the prescription in both eyes is somewhat symmetrical but not always. If you have preexisting astigmatism is one eye and not the other it is entirely possible that you would need to have an astigmatism correcting toric lens implant in only one eye. There is no increased risk or complications from implanting a toric IOL in one eye only if that is what is optically necessary to correct your vision. If you have consulted a top cataract surgeon for your examination the best thing to do is follow their recommendation.

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