What is the difference between the toric lens and the incisions to correct astigmatism?
The Toric lens corrects astigmatism inside the eye whereas astigmatic incisions are on the surface of the eye rounding out the cornea. The Toric lens is more accurate and does not require any additional incisions other than the incision for the cataract surgery. Therefore the patient is usually more comfortable and notes that vision is more clear after the procedure. If you have a large amount of astigmatism, you may require a combination of a Toric lens with astigmatic incisions. For smaller amounts of astigmatism and with patients who heal at a normal rate, astigmatic incisions should work just fine.
