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In reply to the discussion: Help! - Cataract Surgery [View all]

Response to RamblingRose (Original post)

Help! - Cataract Surgery [View all] RamblingRose Jan 2021 OP
Sounds expensive Ritabert Jan 2021 #1
Had it done at about 73 years old. gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #2
I had cataract surgery and do not need glasses. Desert grandma Jan 2021 #3
I had both eyes done over the past 2 years SoCalNative Jan 2021 #4
Same for me. redstatebluegirl Jan 2021 #18
I went legally blind. Life SUCKED. I have Multi-Focal CrystalLens in both eyes now, 20/20, worth BamaRefugee Jan 2021 #5
I had both eyes done many years ago. Binkie The Clown Jan 2021 #6
I got the mono vision option unc70 Jan 2021 #7
Something doesn't sound right. Did they give you an eye exam and check for astigmatism? still_one Jan 2021 #8
I had standard cataract surgery.... quickesst Jan 2021 #9
You will still need glasses at some point, most likely. Jirel Jan 2021 #10
I don't know about that. lark Jan 2021 #11
That sucks! As someone mentioned, I wonder if the dr.'s get a kickback on these multi focal lenses RamblingRose Jan 2021 #14
They sure make a ton of profit off of them. lark Jan 2021 #16
if it were me... RicROC Jan 2021 #12
If I understand, the "Standard Package" is for a mono focus lens that WILL correct distance vision RamblingRose Jan 2021 #13
I had the surgery when I was in my sixties. murielm99 Jan 2021 #15
My experience . . . Ultraviolet Cat Jan 2021 #17
My doctor steered me away from multi-focal and I opted for having standard better distance vision wishstar Jan 2021 #19
Standard cataract surgery worked for me nitpicker Jan 2021 #20
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I have horrid astigmatism in an eye due to a scleral buckle. Owl Aug 2021 #22
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