Toric lenses?

[purr]

I have an IOL in my left eye due to congenital cataracts and I am a 28 yr old female.  I was wondering if it is possible with my prescription I can go without using toric lenses.  I dont like how they fit, uncomfortable and are really pricey.  

Thanks!! =D

right
plano

left
-1.50 power
sphere
0
cylinder
-1.25
axis
1.60
base curve
8.7
diameter
14.5

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[peakhope]

Ask your doctor if LRI's might be an option for you. They might be much less expensive than Lasik, and can correct minor astigmatism like you have.

I hated toric contacts, so stuck with glasses for many years. When I got my IOLs, I had LRI's done at the same time, and my astigmatism is mostly if not completely gone.

[JodieJ]

You could wear a regular contact, but your vision in your left eye wouldn't be great.  You could get an in-office demo.  Some toric contacts are more comfortable (and work better) than others.  Many people with IOLs have refractive surgery.

[purr]

Can I wear regular contacts.. not the toric ones? Also, can I get refractive surgery with an IOL?

Thanks! :)

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Sure you can wear glasses, you can have refractive surgery or you can try rigid gas permeable contacts.

JCH MD