AcrySof Â® IQ Toric IOL Astigmatism-Correcting Monofocal Lens These advanced lenses are designed to correctboth cataracts and corneal astigmatism at the time of surgery, for clear distance vision usually without the need for glasses.
transÂ·duÂ·cer. A device that converts energy from one form to another. transducer (tranzdooÂ´sur), n a device that is activated by power from one system and then supplies a different form of power to a second system; used to convert electric energy into mechanical energy in ultrasonic and sonic scalers.
The individual performing the ultrasound (technologist, physician, surgeon, or nurse practitioner) will slide a hand-held scanner, called a transducer, along your skin to get good images of the breast tissue, especially in the area of concern.