Astigmatism correcting toric lens lmplants (IOL) for cataract surgery are available at Eyecare Medical Group. Cataract surgery has made tremendous strides in the past several years. Today’s lens implants can improve sight – not just restore it – correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and even presbyopia. Another new development in cataract surgery is the toric intraocular lens (IOL), a lens implant that reduces preexisting astigmatism.

The astigmatism correcting toric IOL is a welcome addition to the growing list of lens advancements. Approximately 20% of patients who need cataract surgery have a clinically significant degree of astigmatism. Like all lens implants, the toric IOL restores focus to the eye when the natural lens is removed during cataract surgery. However, the toric IOL is also designed to correct preexisting astigmatism using the same technology that has been successfully used in contact lenses.

Understanding Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common condition associated with blurred or distorted vision. In astigmatic eyes, the cornea or the lens is ova-shaped which causes the visual distortions. Cataract patients with a minor degree of astigmatism would probably not find a toric IOL necessary. But those with larger amounts of astigmatism can request a toric IOL during their lens replacement surgery. Due to the unique design of the toric IOL, astigmatism can be reduced or corrected, allowing patients to enjoy sharper vision, with less need for eyeglasses or refractive surgery.

Eyecare Medical Group provides Astigmatism Correcting Toric Lens Implants (IOL) and is conveniently located for Maine cataract patients from Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Scarborough, Freeport, Lewiston, Augusta, Bangor, Waterville, Bath, Wiscasset, Bridgeton, Cumberland Center, Yarmouth, Topsham, Brunswick, Auburn, Gardiner, Winslow and Skowhegan Maine.