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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I have a cataract in one eye, and astigmatism.
I've consulted once with an ophthalmologist, but the wait times are so ridiculous these days I can't remember what he said.
I'm interested in the toric lens to fix both the cataract and the astigmatism. But I recently learned about limbal relaxing incisions after cataract surgery to fix astig, and so I'm now wondering if I should go with the plain jane lens, and opt for the incisions?
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You would need to see the Ophthalmologist to determine your candidacy first. The Toric IOL can fix large amounts of astigmatism, but the Limbal Relaxing Incisions only mild amounts.
If you are in Alberta you should not have to wait more than 6-9 months max for Cataract Surgery. In some cases it is 3 months after referral. Nearly every Cataract surgeon in Calgary is serving 90% of patients within 37 weeks according to the Alberta Wait Time website.
http://waittimes.alberta.ca/WaitTime...e#WaitTimeInfo