Treat Cataracts and Astigmatism With One Procedure

Simulated vision with a monofocal IOL and astigmatism Q. Is cataract surgery safe? A. All surgery has risks; however cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common surgical procedures performed. The actual procedure involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL), such as the AcrySof® IQ Toric IOL.