With increasing demands of patients concerning refractive outcome after cataract surgery, toric IOLs that correct corneal astigmatism have been introduced more widely to cataract surgery.

They are a reasonable option in markets where toric monofocal and multifocal IOLs are unavailable and in eyes with up to 3.0 D of pre-existing corneal astigmatism not correctable by a toric IOL.

Toric contact lenses, which may be rigid or soft, are needed for moderate astigmatism. They are designed to compensate for ...