It is important to determine if you have moderate or high astigmatism prior to cataract eye surgery. Knowing this will help you and your ophthalmologist decide if the STAAR Toric IOL is the best intraocular lens for your situation.
A very common eye condition, astigmatism does not always require corrective lenses. Many people have some degree of astigmatism, but a minor level astigmatism is normal and requires no correction. Even if a person needed cataract surgery and had a minor degree of astigmatism, a toric IOL would probably not be necessary.
Blurred or distorted vision is typically experienced by patients with moderate or high degrees of astigmatism. These patients can correct for the vision problem through the use of contact lenses or corrective eyeglasses or through refractive surgery. Patients with blurred vision need to meet with an ophthalmologist to have a comprehensive eye examination.
Astigmatic patients with cataracts, however, can request the use of toric IOLs during their lens replacement surgery. The STAAR Toric IOL is ideal for cataract patients with regular, pre-existing astigmatism.
The STAAR Toric IOL is a revolutionary, single-piece foldable lens that your surgeon implants in your eye during cataract surgery. It is specially designed to correct astigmatism, and help you regain quality vision. The STAAR Toric IOL is the only toric lens made from silicone, a stable, non-toxic and flexible material the human eye comfortably welcomes. Studies show this silicone lens provides greater optical performance and higher quality vision than acrylic lenses, with fewer "aberrations" - distortions in vision that lead to blurring, glare or halos.
The STAAR Toric IOL may be the single best solution for providing quality vision to patients with cataracts and astigmatism. It is the first such lens to be approved by the FDA for its effectiveness, safety and reliability.
If you have a cataract, ask Dr. Stephenson if the STAAR Toric IOL can also help you eliminate your astigmatism, allowing you to recapture quality vision - and a hassle-free, spontaneous lifestyle.
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