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A new lens for cataract surgery is turning heads. The Zeiss AT Lucia toric IOL — the first of its kind with a bitoric hydrophobic design — showed impressive rotational stability and high patient satisfaction in early use. Surgeons report no re-rotations were needed, and patients enjoyed excellent distance vision with better-than-expected intermediate sight.
A new lens for cataract surgery is turning heads. The Zeiss AT Lucia toric IOL, unveiled at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) meeting in London, is making a strong first impression. It's the first bitoric hydrophobic monofocal IOL with a nonconstant asphericity profile — meaning it corrects astigmatism at both the front and back surfaces of the lens, which matters especially for patients with higher degrees of astigmatism.
Early adopter Dr. Felix Rombold, who has implanted around 20 of the new lenses, reported zero re-rotations needed and only one minor axis shift of 2°. Patients saw excellent distance acuity and better-than-expected intermediate vision — a welcome surprise for a monofocal lens. The IOL is currently available in Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France.
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Why it matters: Unaddressed astigmatism after cataract surgery can significantly compromise visual quality. A stable, high-performing toric IOL gives surgeons a reliable tool to correct this for a large share of their patients — improving outcomes and satisfaction.
