DR. JEYANTHAN S.

Dr. K. SOUNDARAPANDIAN

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after unilateral toric multifocal IOL implantation in patients with cataract and corneal astigmatism. Methods: 21 eyes of 21 Patients, who were not satisfied with outcomes of other eye cataract surgery and who has the eligibility criteria underwent Phaco with Toric multifocal IOL implantation in study eye. At follow -up visits of POD1,POM1 & POM3, binocular uncorrected distance, intermediate and near visual acuity, reading performance, contrast sensitivity (CS) and patient satisfaction for dysphotopsia and spectacle independence were evaluated using questionnaires. Conclusion: Toric multifocal IOL provided a complete visual restoration with good visual quality outcomes in terms of uncorrected distance and near visual acuity even when implanted unilaterally. The incidence of dysphotopsia was low, and spectacle independence high, resulting in good patient satisfaction.

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