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Originally Posted by logdog
I had an evaluation yesterday at St Luke's to discuss cataract surgery options. While the basic lenses are covered by insurance, multi focal lenses are an out of pocket expense. I knew this going in but was surprised that the cost would be $4,000 per eye... much higher than I had anticipated. Also, I was told that I would lose some of my near vision in exchange for getting some distance focus if I went that route.
Has anyone had the multi focal done recently and would care to share cost and experience? Any regrets?
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I have a multi-focal and paid $6000 in Boston.
I'd never do it again and won't do it for the other eye. As someone else mentioned, they're prone to "halos" when driving, particular at night. I was better driving with the cataract, than with my new $6000 lens.
I got a medium/distance lens. Distance is a joke. I can't see any further, than I could before the lens replacement. I know, because I can still out hit my vision at the golf course.
Some people love them, I'm sure ... I probably wouldn't get one again, even if it was free.
(Oh, & mine had to lasered twice, after installation.)