Toric vs non-toric IOL

30.10.2026 4 min read

A 1 D toric IOL for low astigmatism: was the benefit visible?

Cataract IOL Phacoemulsification Toric IOL Toric vs non-toric IOL Low corneal astigmatism Low-power toric IOL Real-world evidence Astigmatism axis

In 804 eyes, a toric IOL reduced mean residual cylinder by 0.05 D but did not improve overall uncorrected or corrected vision.

doi: 10.1007/s40123-026-01483-1

28.10.2026 4 min read

A 1.0 D toric IOL for low astigmatism: a small randomized trial

Cataract IOL Toric IOL Toric vs non-toric IOL Clareon CNA0T0 Low-contrast visual acuity Contrast sensitivity Low-cylinder toric IOL Clinical trials

In a single-center trial, Clareon T2 reduced residual cylinder and improved uncorrected vision, but did not change contrast performance at three months.

doi: 10.3389/fopht.2026.1755069

21.10.2026 4 min read

Toric or non-toric IOL: what the meta-analysis shows

Cataract IOL Phacoemulsification Toric IOL Toric vs non-toric IOL Spectacle independence

A meta-analysis of 12 comparative studies found that toric IOLs reduced residual cylinder and improved uncorrected distance vision in cataract patients with pre-existing corneal astigmatism.

doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1777267