Toric intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation in children with cataracts and significant corneal astigmatism results in better visual and refractive outcomes than monofocal lenses, according to a study.
Researchers evaluated 37 children over the age of six who underwent cataract surgery with either toric or monofocal IOLs. At 6 months postoperatively, those who received toric lenses had significantly less residual refractive astigmatism (0.53 D vs 2.33 D) and were more likely to achieve corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/40 or better (83.3% vs 47.4%).
Although both groups showed improvements, the toric IOL group demonstrated clearer benefits in reducing astigmatism and enhancing both distance and near vision.
Reference
Orazbekov L, Aldasheva N, Sutbayeva A, et al. Case-Control Study of Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Congenital Cataract. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2025;20:10.18502/jovr.v20.14282. doi: 10.18502/jovr.v20.14282. PMID: 40689122; PMCID: PMC12271820.
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