[Toric intraocular lenses and correction of astigmatism]

Arne Viestenz; S Walter; Anja Viestenz; W Behrens-Baumann; A Langenbucher

doi:10.1007/s00347-007-1576-z

[Toric intraocular lenses and correction of astigmatism]

Ophthalmologe. 2007 Jul;104(7):620-7. doi: 10.1007/s00347-007-1576-z.

[Article in German]

Authors

Arne Viestenz¹, S Walter, Anja Viestenz, W Behrens-Baumann, A Langenbucher

Affiliation

¹ Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Leipziger Strasse 44, Haus 60b, 39120 Magdeburg, Deutschland. [email protected]

PMID: 17583816
DOI: 10.1007/s00347-007-1576-z

Abstract

Toric intraocular lenses (tIOLs) have the potential to correct corneal astigmatism. The purpose of this review paper is: 1. to describe the biometric, keratometric and topographic conditions for implantion of tIOLs, 2. to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of tIOLs, 3. to define indications for and contraindications to tIOL implantation, 4. to provide clinical recommendations for the implantation of toric lenses, and 5. to report the specifications of all tIOLs that are currently available commercially.

Publication types

English Abstract
Review

MeSH terms

Astigmatism / rehabilitation*
Astigmatism / surgery*
Humans
Lens Implantation, Intraocular / instrumentation
Lens Implantation, Intraocular / methods*
Lenses, Intraocular*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
Treatment Outcome