ABSTRACT

Introduction: Cataract extraction is common surgery in the world, associated compiling condition are common and impacts the surgery outcome, including corneal astigmatism. This research deals with estimation of how prevalent is the occurrence of astigmatism in Iraqi patients, since obtaining good visual outcome is our goal with minimizing visual imperfections which may occur primarily because of astigmatism which really cannot be defeated during cataract surgery, since usual non toric lens doesn’t treat it and there are other simple ways to manipulate minor degrees of astigmatism like achieving most suitable entrance of phaco. Probe in concordance with preexisting astigmatism. Methods: A total of 328 eyes (320 patients, aged 30-90 years) were enrolled cataract surgery. Every patient had keratometry test as part of routine preoperative evaluation for corneal astigmatism. Results: Astigmatism stayed with the rule in 136 eyes (41.4%) and it was against the rule in 187 eyes (57.01%). When 5 patients were without astigmatism (1.5%). The ATR astigmatism percentage elevated beside increasing age, while  the WTR astigmatism presentation declined with age. Conclusion: This study provided insight to assessment of the prevalence of corneal astigmatism tailored to patients specific population in Iraq.