Question: I had cataract surgery and toric lens implants. After
an extensive exam yesterday, I have found out I still have almost all of the
astigmatism that I had before surgery nearly 2 years ago. How can I find out if I really have the toric
lens?
Answer:
If you are questioning whether in fact your cataract surgeon actually used
toric lens implants to correct astigmatism rather than conventional spherical
or aspheric implants, there are several things you can do. First, you may have
been given a small identification card tat identifies the brand and parameters
of the lens that was implanted in your eyes. This would identify whether it was
a toric lens. If you do not have this card, then perhaps it might be best to
schedule an appointment with another cataract surgeon who can review your
preoperative records and the results of your recent exam and then after his or
her own exam render an opinion regarding the history and state of the
astigmatism correction for you.
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