Toric Lens Implants
Toric Lens Implants are a type of Lens Implant that can correct astigmatism. Astigmatism is an optical aberration that is caused by the cornea being shaped more oblong like a football, than spherical like a basketball. For Cataract patients who have astigmatism, and who do not wish to wear eyeglasses to see clearly at a distance, choosing a Toric Lens Implant can help them be independent of glasses for tasks such as driving, that require clear distance vision. Toric Lens Implants do not correct Presbyopia, and thus even with Toric Lens Implants to correct astigmatism after Cataract Surgery, most patients still require reading glasses or bifocals to be able to comfortably perform near vision tasks such as reading and intermediate vision tasks such as computer work. If you have a considerable amount of astigmatism, Dr. Piazza will discuss Toric Lens Implants with you, as they may be an appropriate option for providing you with the best possible vision with little or no need for eyeglasses to see at distance after your Cataract Surgery.
If you decide on an astigmatic correcting lens implant (Toric), our staff will make sure to review your questions and fully explain any additional fees related to the Toric lens that you would be responsible for. Medicare and most insurance covers the cost of the cataract surgery and the surgical facility fee for the cataract surgery - but not the cost of the Toric lens and the cost of preoperative testing necessary to select the appropriate lens implant and management of any visually significant astigmatism.
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