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Originally Posted by buzzy
I think you should get a couple more opinions from other ophthalmologists. I have had conventional (non-corrective, I guess) lenses implanted years ago, but still wear glasses to correct for the astigmatism. I am happy with that choice. However, the real point of my message is that I think you are being pressured by a surgeon who just wants more business. Most surgeons would suggest that you wait until the cataracts start to noticeable impair your vision.
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I agree with Buzzy. My first cataract was discovered end of 2009. the doctor said to wait. I kept it monitored until I could go on Medicare, which was 2012. By that time the cataract in the second eye was there.
the doctor did not want to operate until the cataracts were advanced to a certain point. Apparently doing the surgery too soon had some minuses, but I don't know what. And I wanted to wait until I got on Medicare.
And Medicare would ONLY pay for the replacement of the lens to restore clear vision--NOT to improve to 20/20 or implant bifocular lenses. That is considered cosmetic and not covered.
Before Medicare, the cost per eye to me would have been $4000. I had a poor Blue Cross health plan due to pre-existing condition, and I would have footed the bill for one eye plus part of the second. Under Medicare, my cost was nothing.
Maybe you are just asking ahead, and your doctor doesn't want to operate now. If he does, I would get a second opinion.