If your cornea is irregularly shaped, it may produce a natural blur called astigmatism, requiring you to wear glasses. One way of treating this condition is with the use of a Toric IOL.

Toric IOLs are monofocal lens implants that incorporate some of the astigmatism correction that would otherwise be achieved with eyeglasses. They will not completely eliminate the need for eyeglasses, however, people who have Toric IOLs should be able to see better without eyeglasses than if they had a traditional IOL.

Your ophthalmologist will help you decide if astigmatism correction is needed or possible and if a Toric IOL is the best way to treat it.