Cataract, also known as Motiyabind, refers to the development of a cloudy white area around the lens of the eyes, thus affecting the vision.

Yes, certain types of cataract lenses can correct astigmatism. These lenses are called toric lenses and are designed to address the cornea's irregular shape that causes astigmatism.

During cataract surgery, your eye surgeon will measure the degree of astigmatism in your eye and determine the appropriate toric lens power and placement. The toric lens is then implanted in the same way as a standard intraocular lens.

Toric lenses can provide clear vision at a distance, but you may still need glasses for reading or other close-up work. Your eye surgeon can help you determine if a toric lens is appropriate for you and discuss the benefits and risks of this type of lens.

Standard Lens (Conventional IOL) allows you to focus clearly at one distance only. Typically, patients would choose to have the doctor aim for the best distance vision with the understanding that glasses would still be needed for close work, such as reading.

Premium Lens can provide good distance, intermediate and near vision. The dependency on glasses is minimised, including reading glasses or bifocals. Premium lenses can be slightly more expensive than standard lenses. Toric, Accommodating and Multifocal lenses are broad categories of premium lenses.

Several top Indian and International brands for cataract lenses, also known as intraocular lenses (IOLs). Some of the most popular and reputable lenses include:

1. Alcon: AcrySof IQ, AcrySof Toric and PanOptix Trifocal lenses.
2. Johnson & Johnson Vision: Tecnis, Tecnis Symfony, Tecnis Toric, and Tecnis Multifocal lenses.
3. Abbott: Symfony
4. Alcon: PanOptix
5. ClarVista: Clariti
6. Bausch + Lomb: enVista and Crystalens IOLs
7. Zeiss
8. Rayner

The need for glasses after cataract lens surgery depends on several factors, including the type of lens you choose and your visual needs.

If you choose a standard monofocal lens with a single focal point, you will likely need glasses for reading or other close-up work. Some people also need glasses for distance vision after surgery with a monofocal lens.

Premium lenses, such as multifocal, accommodating, or extended depth of focus lenses, are designed to provide clear vision at multiple distances, reducing the need for glasses. However, these lenses may only be appropriate for some, and some people may still need glasses for some tasks or in certain lighting conditions.

If you have astigmatism, a toric lens can correct this condition, but you may still need glasses for some tasks or in certain lighting conditions.

Discussing your visual goals and needs with your eye surgeon before cataract surgery is important. Your surgeon can help you choose the typ

The cost of cataract lenses can vary depending on several factors: 

1. The type of lens, whether the standard or premium lens
2. The brand,
3. Medical condition like stage and grade of cataract, and vision affected whether distance or near or cylindrical.
4. Whether you have insurance coverage.