[Toric intraocular lenses and correction of astigmatism].
Toric intraocular lenses (tIOLs) have the potential to correct corneal astigmatism. The purpose of this review paper is: 1. to describe the biometric, keratometric and topographic conditions for implantion of tIOLs, 2. to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of tIOLs, 3. to define indications for and contraindications to tIOL implantation, 4. to provide clinical recommendations for the implantation of toric lenses, and 5. to report the specifications of all tIOLs that are currently available commercially.
Viestenz
Arne
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Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität, Leipziger Strasse 44, Haus 60b, 39120 Magdeburg, Deutschland. arne.viestenz@med.ovgu.de
Walter
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Viestenz
Anja
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Behrens-Baumann
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W
Langenbucher
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D001251:Astigmatism / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome