Astigmatism and lens choice in lens surgery
Correcting astigmatism with toric lenses and comparing monofocal, extended depth of focus and trifocal lenses.
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- Lens surgery offers an opportunity to correct the eye's pre-existing prescription.
- It is therefore now possible to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
- The ideal choice depends on the patient's and clinician's decision after consultation and careful assessment of additional tests.
Lens surgery offers an opportunity to correct the eye's pre-existing prescription. Lenses of various powers are available, with spherical, aspheric, toric, multifocal and other characteristics…
It is therefore now possible to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
The ideal choice depends on the patient's and clinician's decision after consultation and careful assessment of additional tests.
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This information does not replace an individual medical assessment. Follow the advice of the team looking after you.
Dr. Nuno Lopes · Patient information
Editorial presentation updated on 27 October 2026. Your team's individual instructions take priority.
