[Just jimmy]

Originally Posted by msilagy

3 years ago I got the upgraded toric lens - $750 each eye! My Illinois opthalmologist laughs at how the people in the Villages are being gouged. Only one company, Alcon, makes these so they can't use the excuse of a different company being higher. They've got a captive audience so they take advantage. Either pay it as many of my friends do - I've seen the charge anywhere from $3000 - 3800 per eye. It really is a scam and profitable for the eye Dr. New car, boat, house, anyone? LOL. Oh and there are 3 lens, the one medicare pays for that's standard but you need reading glasses, toric lens where you do not need readers and the 3rd one slips my mind. On top of all of this - try and be sure you get a competent specialist. Too many of my friends here have had issues after cataract surgery.

I worked for an ophthalmologist in New Jersey for ten years. The price of the lenses was the same there as when I worked for for Ocala eye.

[tibbetts]

Ocala Eye did my partners with the up grade, could not see out of it for over 4 days got the other one done the same way and the same results. Does not still have good eyesight and has to use glasses. I got mine down the normal a long time ago, did not need glasses and still pass the drivers eye test with no problems 30 years later.

[benj]

Drs name and hospital used please.

[NoMoSno]

I am happy with mine.
The latest PanOptix lens used.
Ocala Eye, Dr. Jodie Armstrong

[Gramadawn]

My husband loves his that he got in Pa over 25 years ago. I had the multifocal upgraded ones put in by Mid Florida eye and still have to wear trifocals!! A total waste of money for me..Seems I should never had them because of another eye problem but the doctor there told me YOU WILL LOVE THEM!! HA

[jklfairwin]

I paid the $3000 per eye. I think it is the best investment I ever made. I spend a lot of time boating and sailing looking down at charts then up at distant buoys and markers with no problem. I was very happy to donate all my reading glasses of different strengths to the Lions Club eye program.

[asiebel]

I purchased the more expensive lenses and am so happy I did. No more glasses or readers. The doctor will tell you will have the halos at night, but it gets better and I don't notice it now. I had Dr. Ireland at St Lukes at Sumter Landing across from Barnes and Noble.

[stebooo]

It depends on what you want to see without glasses. We chose far distance and d where cheaters. No big deal.

[jmpate]

Originally Posted by DimondAngels

Is it worth getting the upgraded lens at $3300 each eye or to just have the standard lens put in which your insurance company will cover the cost???

It all depends on whether you want to wear glasses after surgery, which you will need to do so with standard lenses. The advance technology lenses that aren't covered by insurance allow one to see clearly w/o glasses. But $3300 per eye is exorbitant; each len's should not cost more than $500/eye. The cost had come down significantly in the last 10 years. I paid $2000/eye in 2012 & friend paid $500/eye in 2015.

[Janet1946]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did the standard lens and had them set up "mono"....one lens far and the other near.

Going on 20 years at age 84 still no glasses needed for anything.

In my opinion, not as difficult to get used to, as many think....
however it is not for everybody.

I used mono vision with contact lenses for at least 15 years and loved it: one eye to see; one to drive. I wish I thought to do that when I had cataract surgery. Just hate those readers!

[grooms]

Originally Posted by DimondAngels

Is it worth getting the upgraded lens at $3300 each eye or to just have the standard lens put in which your insurance company will cover the cost???

I didn't get the upgrade. At the time I thought it's no problem wearing glasses to read. However, I've regretted it ever since. It's a real pain having to constantly look for my glasses every time I have to read something. If you have the money, it's well worth it to not ever have to wear glasses again. Good luck.

[Topspinmo]

I got the standard, but I would of paid for the best money can buy. But, I have weak facial nerve with eye drop and eye lubrication problem. The doctor would not do it due to the weak facial nerve which affect whole left side of my face. Was satisfied with standards and only wear glasses for reading fine print. Anything 4 foot way or further I don’t need glasses. Guess it depends on what doctor says and it it’s worth it to you not having to wear glasses? Mine done t at Luke’s in villages

[BetsyLucsay]

My significant other just did the expensive cataract surgery at $3100 each. He is doing the other eye in 2 weeks. it is fantastic !! He does not have to use reading glasses anymore. Absolutely worth every penny. Write me and I can give you his name & number if you want. He is 72.

[Pricey]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did the standard lens and had them set up "mono"....one lens far and the other near.

Going on 20 years at age 84 still no glasses needed for anything.

In my opinion, not as difficult to get used to, as many think....
however it is not for everybody.

This is just what I'm looking for. I've used one contact lens in one eye only, for mono vision, for years and I'd like to make it a more permanent arrangement through eye surgery. Can you share your eye doctor and surgeon/facility information?
Thank you!

[Pricey]

Originally Posted by msilagy

3 years ago I got the upgraded toric lens - $750 each eye! My Illinois opthalmologist laughs at how the people in the Villages are being gouged. Only one company, Alcon, makes these so they can't use the excuse of a different company being higher. They've got a captive audience so they take advantage. Either pay it as many of my friends do - I've seen the charge anywhere from $3000 - 3800 per eye. It really is a scam and profitable for the eye Dr. New car, boat, house, anyone? LOL. Oh and there are 3 lens, the one medicare pays for that's standard but you need reading glasses, toric lens where you do not need readers and the 3rd one slips my mind. On top of all of this - try and be sure you get a competent specialist. Too many of my friends here have had issues after cataract surgery.

My dad, who lives in The Villages, had cataract surgery, and when some cloudiness returned, his ophthalmologist told us that 35% to 40% of cataract surgery requires a follow-up, but then there are zero problems after that. I guess dad was part of the 35-40%. He had the follow-up procedure and he's back to being WOWed by his improved vision. He only needs mild reading glasses. Dad is 91 years old, and had the surgery/follow-up about six months ago.