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Eye lens replacement
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:23 am
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:23 am
Has anyone ever had this done and was it successful?
I’m past 50 so I was told by the doctor that lasik It’s not a good option at this point
The cost is 6000 per eye, but I’m only doing one eye this time as my other is pretty good.
Currently, I just use reading glasses to get by
prescription glasses didn’t work because it was too much chaos between the two eyes.
I’m past 50 so I was told by the doctor that lasik It’s not a good option at this point
The cost is 6000 per eye, but I’m only doing one eye this time as my other is pretty good.
Currently, I just use reading glasses to get by
prescription glasses didn’t work because it was too much chaos between the two eyes.
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Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:30 am to lsufan112001
I had new lenses implanted last year. I had the beginning of cataracts so insurance covered some of it. It was great to toss out my contacts after wearing them for over 40 yrs but I still need readers most of the time. If lighting is really good, I can usually read without them. No complaints at all. No regrets at all.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:37 am to lsufan112001
It really just depends on the situation. Lens Replacement can be a good option and give good vision at all distances- depending on the type of implant used. However, those lenses work much better when they’re used in both eyes. If you only do one eye, you won’t get the full benefit. Doing one eye if like listening to surround sound and one of the speakers isn’t quite right.
Also, $6000 per eye if definitely a very high price for this surgery.
Also, $6000 per eye if definitely a very high price for this surgery.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:41 am to lsufan112001
Are you talking about LASIK which is a procedure on the cornea generally for myopia or intraocular lens replacement which is for cataracts? $6K/eye is about what the cost is for the light adjustable lens implant. Medicare/typical insurance covers the cheaper option, usually about $2k/eye.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 7:45 am to gungho
I had mine done about 8-10 years ago. It has been great. I have not had to use readers. I can read very small print. I can hardly read in darker places or incandescent light. However, I read perfectly in LED, fluorescent, or day light.
I highly recommend the surgery.
I highly recommend the surgery.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 8:11 am to lsufan112001
I did it. One of best decisions I've made.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 8:12 am to lsufan112001
I had both eyes done a couple years ago. $6k seems kind of steep. I had mine done for half that per eye. Overall it has been a good experience. I still need reading glasses as it’s hard to see small font but it is really nice not having to put contacts in or wear glasses all the time.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 8:20 am to EYEDOCNO
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Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:17 am to lsufan112001
Been almost 2 yrs for me, both eyes. Cost closer to $5k/eye and my vision is great now. Dark restaurants are still tricky but everything else is crystal clear. Tossed all the readers away. Best thing is there's no chance of cataracts going forward or eyesight getting worse again.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:36 am to lsufan112001
Best thing I've ever done. Wore glasses/contacts for 35 years. Had it done when I was 50.
I use no glasses, readers or anything.
I use no glasses, readers or anything.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 9:57 am to 60tiger
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I had mine done about 8-10 years ago. It has been great. I have not had to use readers. I can read very small print. I can hardly read in darker places or incandescent light. However, I read perfectly in LED, fluorescent, or day light. I highly recommend the surgery.
This is identical to my experience - it will be 10 years next Feb.
I had the beginning of cataracts so insurance covered basic cost, but I paid the difference out of pocket for the multifocal lens, which was 2X the cost of the monofocal lens covered by insurance - I paid $5K, out of pocket, for the upgraded lens (both eyes) a decade ago.
I have 20/20 vision, as verified by my annual eye exam this past Jan, both near and at distance, after a lifetime of wearing glasses. As mentioned, reading fine print in subdued, warm temperature light (3000 K) is difficult, but with cooler light temperatures (4000+ K), or in natural daylight, no issue at all.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 10:08 am to CrawDude
My mom, 84, had both lenses replaced last yr from cataracts and she sees better than me ... recovery was minimal. No idea on cost, she's a senior and i live in canada ...
Posted on 4/15/24 at 10:18 am to lsufan112001
My dad did it and it was a huge success for him. These surgeries are pretty amazing.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 12:23 pm to mauser
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I did it. One of best decisions I've made.
Posted on 4/15/24 at 8:02 pm to Redbone
Any comments from the night crowd ?
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Posted on 4/15/24 at 8:28 pm to lsufan112001
I haven’t had it done myself, but most everyone will if you live a long life. This is basically cataract surgery and opthalmoligists pretty much do it all day every day.
Everyone I know who has had this surgery says there is really nothing to it. One friend recently said it was “no worse than getting a tooth pulled.”
The only complaint I have ever heard was that some folks see haloes surrounding lights at night.
Everyone I know who has had this surgery says there is really nothing to it. One friend recently said it was “no worse than getting a tooth pulled.”
The only complaint I have ever heard was that some folks see haloes surrounding lights at night.
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