[fdpaq0580]

Everything was fine before cataract surgery.
Get a second opinion to make sure you really need surgery.
Find a doctor with the highest success/satisfaction rating.
Your vision is nothing to be casual with.
Like the words in the song, "you don't know what you've got till it's gone."
Best of luck.

[MrLonzo]

I carry 4 pairs of glasses with me -- reading, intermediate, distance, and progressive. It's more than inconvenient! At some point I will need the cataract surgery, so I'm trying to understand what that entails. My ophthalmologist told me my cataracts aren't too bad yet and it might be a while before I can get Medicare to cover the surgery. After reading this thread, I'm confused as to exactly what Medicare will cover. Any clarification?

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by MrLonzo

I carry 4 pairs of glasses with me -- reading, intermediate, distance, and progressive. It's more than inconvenient! At some point I will need the cataract surgery, so I'm trying to understand what that entails. My ophthalmologist told me my cataracts aren't too bad yet and it might be a while before I can get Medicare to cover the surgery. After reading this thread, I'm confused as to exactly what Medicare will cover. Any clarification?

Medicare covers a basic version of cataract surgery, performed by hand, with a basic lens implant, that is not customized to your eyes. It also covers 90 days of routine follow-up care.

Modern lens implant or laser cataract surgery costs are out of pocket.

Medicare will still be paying its portion of the surgery.

Cataract surgery | Medicare

[MrLonzo]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Medicare covers a basic version of cataract surgery, performed by hand, with a basic lens implant, that is not customized to your eyes. It also covers 90 days of routine follow-up care.

Modern lens implant or laser cataract surgery costs are out of pocket.

Medicare will still be paying its portion of the surgery.

Cataract surgery | Medicare

Thank you! That's a great video - very informative!