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.
1 Transabdominal (through the abdomen): A transducer is placed on the abdomen using the conductive gel. 2  Transvaginal (through the vagina): A long, thin transducer is covered with the conducting gel and a plastic/latex sheath and is inserted into the vagina.