I went to get new glasses in September and the doctor told me it was time to deal with my cataracts. I went to Dr Ireland at St. Lukes at Lake Sumter Landing. I now have 20/20 vision but need 1.5x reading glasses (needed 2.75 before). When the first eye was done the difference between my eyes was incredible - the eye with the cataract was like looking through a dirty sunglass lens. I did my research and decided to go with a standard lens with no correction for reading - I was told it is with the graduated lens that most problems seem to occur. I have no supplemental insurance and was presented with a detailed price list up front explaining what Medicare would pay and what I would have to pay. Total cost at the clinic was $850 for both eyes. Plus I had to pay $350 for the eye drops - I was told it would be $350 for each eye but there was enough for both eyes.
If you opt for Laser surgery Medicare will not pay. As I understand it Laser surgery is used to reshape the eye to correct vision problems. If Laser surgery is used instead of the knife to make the incision to insert the new lens then Medicare will not pay - so don't get Laser surgery if it is not needed.
As for the operation itself - all I remember is looking into a bright light for a few minutes - no other sensations and five minutes later I could see like I could 30 years ago -amazing.
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