Issue 29.11
Astigmatism is a common form of visual impairment in which an image is blurred, due to an irregularity in the curvature of the front surface of the eye, called the cornea. With astigmatism the curve of the cornea is shaped more like a football rather than a spherical basketball. When the light rays pass through a cornea with astigmatism, it scatters the light, causing blurred vision at distance and near. Astigmatism may be so slight that it causes no problems, but almost everyone has some degree of astigmatism. If there is a significant amount of astigmatism it can be corrected by using an Intra-Ocular Lens Implant that is used during cataract surgery. A cataract is a “clouding” of the eye’s natural lens and is removed during cataract surgery. An Intra Ocular Lens implant is used to replace the patient’s natural lens that has been removed. These lens implants have a prescription in them similar to a pair of glasses, and have the capability of correcting the astigmatism portion along with the nearsightedness or farsightedness. The vision results from using this lens have been undeniably impressive. The Acrosoft TORIC lens is designed to help patients achieve the best possible vision, and it’s doing exactly that.
For more information about cataract surgery or the Acrosoft TORIC, astigmatism correcting lens call Richens Eye Center at 435-652-4040.