Consider toric IOL use to eliminate residual astigmatism

Toric IOLs are an invaluable tool in the cataract surgeon’s armamentarium, not difficult to use and beneficial for the practice and patients, according to one presenter.
At Real World Ophthalmology, Ben LaHood, MD, gave pearls on how to use toric IOLs successfully, based on his research and experience.
“First of all, change your mindset, and check in every eye if a toric IOL would be better. Calculate every IOL for a toric version. Then, see if residual astigmatism is improved,” he said, noting that “there is no lower limit to astigmatism needing a toric IOL.”
“Bear

Toric IOLs are an invaluable tool in the cataract surgeon’s armamentarium, not difficult to use and beneficial for the practice and patients, according to one presenter.
At Real World Ophthalmology, Ben LaHood, MD, gave pearls on how to use toric IOLs successfully, based on his research and experience.
“First of all, change your mindset, and check in every eye if a toric IOL would be better. Calculate every IOL for a toric version. Then, see if residual astigmatism is improved,” he said, noting that “there is no lower limit to astigmatism needing a toric IOL.”
“Bear