Thanks for the good idea for “readers”. Doc suggested 2.5 between surgeries. I stuck with them until I read your post. I definitely can get by with 1.25 for reading. My distance vision is amazing. Thanks for your inputCataract removal - been there, did that two years ago... very happy with the results!
I'm good for normal distances and use inexpensive Amazon "readers" for close work. I bought 1.25 diopter for reading, 2.0 for fly tying where I wanted more magnification and a pair of 3.0 for close inspection.
For those who are considering having cataracts removed, the procedure is easy. The eyedrop regime is a bit of a grind but absolutely necessary for a quick and trouble free recovery.
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I got a Toric lens in my left due to astigmatism and a regular IOL in my right. Both are fantastic and results are better than I hoped for. Hope yours are tooWho of you got an "advanced IOL" and what were the results? I'm up for this procedure soon and want the best possible result I can get.
As you might be able to discern from my moniker, I am an optometrist. To answer your question, if you have Medicare and a supplement, cataract surgery is covered 100% (minus your annual deductible). It must be medically necessary in other words, just the presence of a cataract doesn't mean it should be removed. The vision impairment caused by the cataract must be impacting your daily activities. By the description of your vision, it sounds like it is. Have your optometrist set you up with a good cataract surgeon. They are going to know which one does the best job your area.Hey guys,
I just turned 65, is it a freebie if the eye doc OK’ the procedure?
Bright lights and glare seem to create increased light dispersion.
My shooting eye could use a boost …. It’s 20/30 with glasses.
There are different types of multifocal IOL's. I am not a huge fan of most diffractive IOL's. While some people have good outcomes, not all do and you can still need glasses to see well. There is a new type of IOL out called Extended Depth of Focus. It is early days yet but so far I have been impressed with my patients visual outcome. The optics of these lenses should eliminate the unwanted side effect of traditional multifocal IOL's.Who of you got an "advanced IOL" and what were the results? I'm up for this procedure soon and want the best possible result I can get.
Darn it, I didn't get a supplemental policy, only Part D for drug coverage.As you might be able to discern from my moniker, I am an optometrist. To answer your question, if you have Medicare and a supplement, cataract surgery is covered 100% (minus your annual deductible). It must be medically necessary in other words, just the presence of a cataract doesn't mean it should be removed. The vision impairment caused by the cataract must be impacting your daily activities. By the description of your vision, it sounds like it is. Have your optometrist set you up with a good cataract surgeon. They are going to know which one does the best job your area.
BTW, I wish I could show some of my patients this thread when I'm trying to convince them that they need cataract surgery. Great thread!
Who of you got an "advanced IOL" and what were the results? I'm up for this procedure soon and want the best possible result I can get.
I think I have IOL. Both lens.it was explained to me that one lens is distance and the other is close focus
Thank you for posting this. Also thanks to the OP for adding the thread on this nearly universal topic.There are different types of multifocal IOL's. I am not a huge fan of most diffractive IOL's. While some people have good outcomes, not all do and you can still need glasses to see well. There is a new type of IOL out called Extended Depth of Focus. It is early days yet but so far I have been impressed with my patients visual outcome. The optics of these lenses should eliminate the unwanted side effect of traditional multifocal IOL's.