Can cataract surgery fix Astigmatism?

Doctor's Answer

D2D. Yes. Over the years, many different surgical techniques have been employed to correct astigmatism during cataract surgery.

Current intraocular lens technology corrects low to high astigmatism with much precision using Toric (astigmatic) intraocular lenses. In order to place these lenses accurately, we use advanced technologies and the latest equipment at our centre to map out the curvature of the cornea and measure the astigmatism of the eye.

These measurements enable the precise placement of the lens in the correct axis and thus reduces the astigmatic power of the eye. Many patients have benefited from these technologies, resulting in independence from astigmatic spectacles for distance and near vision.

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