Toric intraocular lens implantation is currently a preferred method of astigmatism correction in patients with cataract and during refractive lens exchange. Astigmatism-correcting lenses enable significant visual acuity improvement and increase patient satisfaction after the surgery. In order to achieve optimal postoperative results, it is required to conduct proper qualification, thorough and reliable keratometry measurements before surgery as well as consider potential contraindications to toric intraocular lens implantation. The aim of this review is to outline current indications and contraindications for toric lens implantation and to introduce toric lens power calculation methods