Toric Lenses in Today’s Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Report - MDSpire

Toric Lenses in Today’s Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Alanna Nattis, DO, FAAO, shares how toric IOLs have enhanced both patient outcomes and practice value.

  • May 1, 2026

  • 4 min

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Clinical Report: Toric Lenses in Today’s Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Overview

Toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) are used to correct astigmatism. Their application has expanded to include multifocal capabilities.

Background

Toric IOLs are used in cataract and refractive surgery for patients with astigmatism. Accurate preoperative assessments are important for lens selection and placement.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

  • Toric IOLs can correct 1.5 to 6 diopters of astigmatism at the IOL plane.
  • Accurate K readings are essential for determining the correct power of the IOL.
  • Toric IOLs are suitable for patients desiring multifocality.
  • Stable rotation of toric lenses is critical; they should not be used in patients with zonular instability.
  • Toric IOLs have shown effectiveness in improving vision for keratoconus patients with stable mild astigmatism.

Clinical Implications

Surgeons should ensure accurate preoperative measurements and consider the stability of the patient's ocular condition when selecting toric IOLs.

Conclusion

Toric IOLs are an important option in cataract and refractive surgery.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Alanna Nattis, DO, FAAO, Ophthalmology Management, 2023 -- Toric Lenses in Today’s Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  2. John Mark Jackson, OD, MS, FAAO, Contact Lens Spectrum, 2016 -- Toric Lenses for Today and Tomorrow
  3. Robert H. Osher, MD, Ophthalmology Management, 2010 -- Introduction to Toric Lenses
  4. Democratizing Precision in Cataract Surgery, The Ophthalmologist, 2026 -- Democratizing Precision in Cataract Surgery
  5. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2025 -- Evidence-based cataract guideline
  6. Contact Lens Spectrum — Prescribing for Astigmatism
  7. https://www.escrs.org/media/ooama3sf/full-extended-guideline-24092025.pdf
  8. Post-Market Evaluation of Rotational Stability and Visual Performance of a New Toric Intraocular Lens with Frosted Haptics - PMC
  9. Refractive Outcomes in Keratoconus Patients Following Toric Lens Implantation: A Systematic Review and Single-Group Meta-Analysis - PMC

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Toric Lenses in Today’s Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • May 1, 2026

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