Astigmatism causes blurry vision, often seen as shadows, or fuzzy images. Glasses or contacts are the usual treatment for astigmatism. Traditionally, surgical correction of astigmatism required making a series of small incisions (called LRIs) around the cornea to make it more round instead of football-shaped. Standard cataract surgery does not correct astigmatism, and glasses or contacts are usually still required to achieve the best vision.

The advanced technology behind the AcrySof® IQ Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL) offers a combined solution, not only replacing your cataract-clouded natural lens for clear vision, but also correcting corneal astigmatism, so you can see in focus.

Quality Distance Vision — Unhindered by Cataracts and Astigmatism

The technology behind the AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL offers cataract patients with preexisting astigmatism precise vision correction that reduces or eliminates corneal astigmatism and delivers significantly improved distance vision without the need for glasses or contacts. You'll also be able to enjoy improved image quality thanks to the lens' new aspheric design. Toric IOL patients have reported having better vision than ever before even with their glasses or contacts.