it all depends on what your eyes require for a prescription. Medicare or insurance will not consider paying for the cost of a lens because the government classify a lens implant as experimental or medically not necessary. If you do not get a lens, you will, most likely have to wear prescription glasses and/or reading glasses.
I had a lens implanted in each eye when I had cataracts removed in both eyes in 2008. I went from 20/400 with severe astigmatism to 20/20 with zero astigmatism. I have not needed glasses and my eyes are still 20/30 or better. I recently purchased a pair of prescription sunglasses that were a little overcorrected for distance so that I could see the golf ball land on the green. I only wear them when I play golf.
My wife had a lens implant last year and she does not require glasses either.
If it were me, I would have the lens installed if the doctor recommended it. I used to get new prescription glasses and sunglass changed at least once per year. A pair of glasses today costs around $500.00 so I would say I saved a lot of money by having the lens implanted. Back then the cost of the best lens was under $500.00 per eye where now it can be over $3,000.00/eye.
Good luck with your decision.
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