Ben LaHood, MBChB, PGDipOph, FRANZCO
Dr LaHood is an ophthalmologist specialising in refractive cataract and laser surgery in Adelaide, Australia. His research and teaching focus on the management of astigmatism. He is a consultant to Alcon and Zeiss.
Giving due consideration to preoperative marking and the surgical technique in toric IOL implantation, as well as being diligent about reviewing postoperative results, can improve patient outcomes whilst minimising the chance of errors.
This three-part feature discusses tips for success when getting started with toric IOLs. Part 2 tackles calculating toric IOL sphere and cylinder power; though it can seem daunting when treating astigmatism, the process can be simplified with a few key considerations.
This three-part feature discusses tips for success when getting started with toric IOLs. Part 1 looks at patient selection and optimising biometry; Part 2 examines IOL calculation; and Part 3 looks at the perioperative period and postoperative troubleshooting.
