Toric IOL Implants (for correction of astigmatism)

Patients with nearsightedness and farsightedness often also have astigmatism.  Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea.  Instead of being round like a basketball, the cornea is shaped like a football.  This uneven shape bends light rays so they do not focus precisely on the retina, resulting in blurred vision.  Until recently, correcting astigmatism meant placing tiny incisions at the edge of the cornea.  These incisions, known as LRIs (limbal relaxing incisions), caused the cornea to heal in a more spherical shape.  Now, instead of additional surgery, cataract patients have another option - the Alcon Acrysof Aspheric Toric Intraocular Lens.  This implant is designed to incorporate astigmatism correction, eliminating the need for additional LRIs in many cases.  That means an even faster, more comfortable recovery than ever before. 

Call our office today at 800-598-3301 to schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons to find out which procedure is best for you!