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Originally Posted by msilagy
3 years ago I got the upgraded toric lens - $750 each eye! My Illinois opthalmologist laughs at how the people in the Villages are being gouged. Only one company, Alcon, makes these so they can't use the excuse of a different company being higher. They've got a captive audience so they take advantage. Either pay it as many of my friends do - I've seen the charge anywhere from $3000 - 3800 per eye. It really is a scam and profitable for the eye Dr. New car, boat, house, anyone? LOL. Oh and there are 3 lens, the one medicare pays for that's standard but you need reading glasses, toric lens where you do not need readers and the 3rd one slips my mind. On top of all of this - try and be sure you get a competent specialist. Too many of my friends here have had issues after cataract surgery.
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My dad, who lives in The Villages, had cataract surgery, and when some cloudiness returned, his ophthalmologist told us that 35% to 40% of cataract surgery requires a follow-up, but then there are zero problems after that. I guess dad was part of the 35-40%. He had the follow-up procedure and he's back to being WOWed by his improved vision. He only needs mild reading glasses. Dad is 91 years old, and had the surgery/follow-up about six months ago.