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I have blue cross ins. so how much can I expect to pay for cataract surgery?

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:43:47 +0000

Question by joanne g: I have blue cross ins. so how much can I expect to pay for cataract surgery?

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Answer by Cammie
You will have to contact your insurance company.

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After Cataract surgery what holds the new lens in place?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:44:29 +0000

Question by Black: After Cataract surgery what holds the new lens in place?
Is it suction, a vacuum, glue, auto-natural grafting of some kind or even Magic? What exactly hold the new lens in the proper place inside the eye after Cataract scalpel surgery? And please, we all know it is NOT duct tape.
Good grief, any chance you could append that into grade ‘normal’ English? Why do Brainy-achs have to speak or write like they just stepped out of a clinical text book?
But, thanks for that link, it was helpful.
Seals – Thanks for that pic. Now that was very helpful and understandable. *Grins*
The first answer was also very helpful if not a bit anagram-ish while filled with medical terminology only another Doctor could understand.
I love simple explanations like Seals.
THX
~mib

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Answer by Stephen
* ris supported PIOLs: this type is gaining more and more popularity. The IOL is attached by claws to the mid peripheral iris by a technique called enclavation. It is believed to have a lesser effect on corneal endothelium.

* Sulcus supported PIOLs: these IOLS are placed in the posterior chamber in front of the natural crystalline lens. They have special vaulting so as not to be in contact with the normal lens. The main complications with this type is their tendency to cause cataracts and/or pigment dispersion.

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Q&A: Decision On Semi-Mono Cataract Surgery?

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:44:04 +0000

Question by Tracy A: Decision On Semi-Mono Cataract Surgery?
I have had one eye done for distance and not for over a month trying to decide which is the better way to go for the other eye. Should I have a high tec lens put in for near or like my doctor suggested is that he can make the other eye semi-mono. Then again maybe I should have both for distance,but I can never remember to bring reading glasses & prefer no glasses and what is the percentage of other people liking one for near & one for distance? What are the pros & con’s

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Answer by princeidoc
“hi tec lens put in for near”? what lens? a multifical? few multifocals work very well when only used in 1 eye

if we’re just discussing the pros & cons of distance vision in both eyes vs monovision:

distance vision both eyes:
pros: see better far away
cons: need reading glasses

monovision:
pros: don’t need reading glasses very much if at all
cons: don’t generally see as well far away, plus some people can’t get used to it quickly

are you one of the ones who won’t be able to get used to it quickly? nobody knows.

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Q&A: I had cataract surgery on both eyes with PCRI procedure performed.?

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:47:43 +0000

Question by cougar: I had cataract surgery on both eyes with PCRI procedure performed.?
My procedures were one week apart due to my poor vision. I got checked yesterday and she said I can legally drive without glasses. I know she couldn’t correct the astigmatism 100%. I was told to just pick up reading glasses for the computer and reading at the dollar store for now. These glasses aren’t much help, make it somewhat clearer but not perfect. I’m so frustrated because I can’t see the floor clearly or anything more than 8 feet in front of me clearly. I can’t get glasses for 4 weeks and feel so depressed with this change. I’m an active person and can’t even return to work like this. Do your eyes keep improving for a few weeks or is this the sight I’m left with. I have 1.75 and 3.50 from dollar store, but still not clear. Is the astigmatism causing this. I’m going to go crazy waiting 4 weeks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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Answer by TEK33
Your Vision can change over the next several weeks, which is why some doctors won’t prescribe until 5 weeks or so after surgery. You may have to change the lenses more than once if you get an Rx too soon.

In respect to the readers, the higher the number the closer you would have to hold the print.So if you can choose something that is clear at about 18 inches for reading and then something for arms length for the computer, that might work. +3.50 sounds too strong for readers for you, especially if you can see relatively well with no correction for distance. You might try a +2.50 and for computer you might want to start at 1.25.

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Seniors: Have you had Cataract Eye Surgery?

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:44:54 +0000

Question by Shamsky: Seniors: Have you had Cataract Eye Surgery?
What was your experience with it and did you have to take a lot of eye drops before and after the surgery?

My wife, Ann, had it done last week and she is taking a lot of eye drop medications. But she is seeing real good now.

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Answer by ♥♥♥You Go Girl♥♥♥
Yes, I had it in both eyes..and a laser done also..did not need any eye drops that I can remember..but it was scary cause I thought I was going to lose my eye sights;;until I learned more about it..=)

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Q&A: Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:44:07 +0000

Question by babaass: Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes?
I have had a distance lens put in and now the The other one is for “distance.” He said if I have it for near it is possible that I may have to wear glasses to see anyhow for close up but them again maybe not. Has anyone else had this done and which is the the better way? Should you have both lens the same and for sure have to wear glasses for close ups or should you have one for “distance” & the other one for “near” and take a chance of not having to wear reading glasses for close ups to read things.
Do you know they regretted getting different lens? One for far and one for near.

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Answer by Footprintz
The great majority I have ever met prefer clear distance vision in both eyes , and use readers.

I have met many who regretted getting one for close and one for distance. That is also done often with laser correction, and most I have met who had that done regret it also.

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Does a cataract start as a small spot and get bigger?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:13:45 +0000

Question by Xx(Jakers)xX: Does a cataract start as a small spot and get bigger?
…or does it affect the entire eye simultaneously?

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Answer by insert username here
it starts as a small spot and gets bigger but it can take many year for it to actually be a problem

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Q&A: Cataract removal surgery choices?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:44:21 +0000

Question by gta: Cataract removal surgery choices?
Please, I read that cataract removal involves the doctor removing the lens from the eye with a knife;.

I don’t want to watch the tip of a knife approaching my eye.

Is there an alternative method involving amesthesia?

Thx!
I wanna be sleeping…

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Answer by Footprintz
You can’t be sleeping, it is done on an outpatient basis. No one is put to sleep for cataract surgery.

The front of the eye is numbed with drops ,and your brain is numbed with a valium so you don’t feel a thing, and you never see a scalpel approaching either. The incision is so small you never know it happened.

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how much should a cataract surgery cost?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:47:01 +0000

Question by michael: how much should a cataract surgery cost?

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Answer by ◄|| G ||►
Depends which doctor you go to. Depends which country you do it at. Depends which currency you are using…………….. I would guess rough estimate and most common in the United States around $ 5000

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Q&A: I have blue dot cataract with high astigmatism shallI get nomal vision after operation?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:15:26 +0000

Question by dubasis chattotadhyay r: I have blue dot cataract with high astigmatism shallI get nomal vision after operation?
I have blue dot cateract scince my childhood (both eyes) with -4.00 cylindrical power shall I get normal vision after cataract operation with toric lens.

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Answer by David
it may not be 20/20. i had both my lenses replaced because of cataracts. i have 20/40 vision. this is way better than what i originally had. everyone reacts differently to lens replacement.

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