The villages Eye Dr's take advantage of the seniors with the upcharge for toric lens. In Illinois I paid $1500 for both my eyes to have toric lens inserted whereas I won't need reading glasses. In the Villages the charge was $8000 for both eyes. These lens are made by one company ALCON so there is no excuse about what the cost is for all eye Dr's. They have a captive audience. I went with my friend to see a Dr in an office in Laurel Manor and he tried to talk my friend into getting the upgraded lens when my friend doesn't even wear reading glasses. When I interjected that he did not need these lens the Dr shot me daggers as my friend couldn't afford something he clearly didn't need. It really is sad.
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