Currently,correction of astigmatism has become an important aspect of refractive cataract surgery,cataract surgery while correcting astigmatism methods include: the use of corneal incision, loosen corneal incision,intraocular lens implantation astigmatism and femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Astigmatism correction effect is affected by many factors. All of choices have their operational indications, inherent advantages and disadvantages. Postoperative residual astigmatism will continue to decrease. Perfect refractive state will become a reality after cataract surgery. This paper reviews the recent progress in treating astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery based on the above points.