Astigmatism
Soft Daily Toric Prescribing Has Doubled Since 2000
Global survey trends reveal enthusiasm for the modality, along with considerable variability in preferences among countries and regions.
07/19/2024
Astigmatism of -2D or More Affects Results in OCT-A Images
Study shows it diminishes image quality, including the rendering of capillaries and large vessels.
01/29/2024
Older Age Affects Astigmatism in Higher Myopic Patients
With-the-rule toricity shifted to against-the-rule, particularly in older individuals.
12/13/2023
Ocular Astigmatism Changes Occur After Mid-40s
Changes from with-the-rule astigmatism in younger ages were three times more likely to pass through oblique astigmatism than sphere-only prescriptions towards against-the-rule in older ages, study shows.
09/27/2023
Oblique Astigmatism Increases with Age
Fully correcting or overcorrecting it at the time of cataract surgery may be wise to counteract future progression.
03/21/2023
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