Toric Monofocal Intraocular Lenses may correct Keratometric Astigmatism

A recent comprehensive analysis specifically evaluated the effectiveness of toric monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in correcting keratometric astigmatism cataract surgery. The findings of the study were published in Journal of Ophthalmology yielded in depth insights into visual and refractive outcomes after considering only toric IOLs which was available in the United States.

This study conducted a meticulous literature survey using in the PubMed database up to July 2022 and scrutinized 906 potentially relevant citations. After a rigorous review, 63 citations were selected for full-text analysis of which 21 studies ultimately met the stringent inclusion criteria. Also, the methodologist assigned each study a level of evidence rating with 12 studies achieving a level I rating and 9 studies rated at level II.

The eyes with toric IOLs displayed remarkable postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA) when coupled with a commendable reduction in refractive astigmatism and robust rotational stability. Toric IOLs outshone their nontoric monofocal counterparts regardless of the manufacturer by exhibiting superior UCDVA and lower postoperative cylinder values. The study underscored that correcting pre-existing astigmatism with toric IOLs proved more effective and predictable than utilizing corneal relaxing incisions (CRIs), specially in cases of higher astigmatism magnitudes.