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Old 12-12-2013, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by KayakerNC View Post
Great info. I am a 74 y/o male and my Optometrist has told me that I am probably about 6 months out from needing the surgery.
If the Laser included any corrections required, then the cost is not that great, since Astigmatism is also not covered by Medicare and would probably add at least $700 or so per eye.
Chicken? Yeah, my fear would be laying there and hearing somebody say "Ooops".
The 1500 per eye, covers astigmatism. I am the same age as you, so you will REALLY notice the difference once done. I just had one eye done so far, so can't even picture how much more it could get better. BUT, I do need to change prescription on my glasses for reading. (I have to wait for that, until both eyes done, and putting drops in is completed