Cataract Surgery Cost

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I was handed a sheet of paper yesterday at my Opthalamologists office and asked to check if I wanted a close up lens, or a distance lens, I just thought that they replaced the lens with a clear one and that my glasses took care of the distance and close up work.
And I am wondering if Medicare pays for the lens, and or the operation?
Doctor is pressing me to have lasik done the same time I have the cataract removed and at 73, I have worn glasses most of my life, and they are light, not heavy and I do not understand why the need for lasik at my age. Mostly I want to know has anyone received the close up lens, or the distance lens in place of the cataract and are they satisfied with the one they got..
I was given the post opt test where they do all kinds of test with measuring the eye, measuring the depth of the eyeball, and I was slightly nauseus anyhow, then they shove a paper in front of me and ask if I want distance, close up or crystaline lens. Now the crystaline lens is very expensive and I am on a fixed income, but I also understand it causes halo’s at night, glaring anytime, so I just want the usual tested lens. I understand if you go for the distance you will not be able to read well even with glasses, and if you go for the close up, your distance will be in the words of one person horrible, the doctor does not answer questions about the lens except he wants to do lasik and I know that at 73 that cfould be a problem and I do not want it. He lets his helpers answer these questions and I don’t feel comfortable with their answers. Also does medicare pay for the close up or distance.

Hi
My dad is getting a cataract surgery next week and he has Medicare and Medical. Both will cover the cost of a regular bifocal Lens replacement, but they won’t cover the cost of a multifocal if he elects to have it. My questions are:
1- Does anyone know how much it is in Southern CA?
2- Does it work as well as your normal vision (meaning would he see as well as before he had his cataract)?
3- Why does the cost vary by state (I read online that it varied based on where you do it)
4- Can the doctor remove the pterygium at the same time as he replaces the lens or is it better to do the pterygium first then the cataract in a separate surgery (which is what our surgeon told us, but our ophtalmologist told us it could have been done at the same time!)??
Thanks in advance, I really want the best option for my dad!!

My cat scratched my dog in the eye this evening and we rushed her to the emergency vet, who referred us to an ophthalmologist. The cataract surgery to save her vision will cost us $5000, which we do not have. The only other option he has given us is removing the eye. But don’t dogs in the wild get scratched all the time? Nobody is there removing their eyes in the wild. Would she not just form a cataract and go blind in the eye? While in an ideal world I’d save her vision, I don’t want her to go without an eye, either. Is there a reason she must have the eye out?

Person all ready has blue cross/blue shield part a and b federal and medicare.

I recently had an eye surgery done to remedy the traumatic cataract that developed due to a squash ball injury. Before the surgery the clinic asked me to choose from a range of lenses from uni focal/multifocal/brands etc., which varied in cost by 300%. I chose a uni focal Alcon lens on the advise of some friends. The surgery was carried out 2 weeks back and I am generally satisfied with the results. But is there a way in which I can re-confirm which lens was used? This will put my mind at ease about the clinic as I suspect the wide range of prices quoted for various lenses may be a gimmick.
Doc, many thanks!! Your answer is completely professional & provides lots more helpful information. I am grateful for it. And, I have just purchased the eye guard which I used last night at squash!! Thanks

well I have a lazy eye and well had a cataract they removed my lens and I’m planning to get a lens transplant on both of my eyes since my other eye has low vision and so does any one know how much it will cost me without insurance. My insurance doesn’t cover until I’m 18 and well I don’t want to wait

3/10/2010-Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) said Wednesday that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the TECNIS® Multifocal 1-Piece intraocular lens (IOL) for cataract patients with and without presbyopia. Intraocular lenses are implanted in a patient’s eye after the removal of the natural lens that has become clouded by a cataract, though conventional intraocular lenses do not correct presbyopia, a condition usually found in older people where the eye cannot focus at different distances. The TECNIS lens has also received presbyopia-correcting IOL status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), providing Medicare beneficiaries with the option to receive a TECNIS Multifocal 1-Piece lens for an additional fee as part of cataract surgery. Jim Mazzo, senior vice president, commented, “With this approval, Medicare cataract patients have a new opportunity to enjoy near, intermediate and distance vision without needing glasses, with nearly 9 out of 10 patients reporting that they never wear glasses following surgery. As an added benefit, surgeons now have the clinical benefits and high patient satisfaction rates they have come to expect with the TECNIS Multifocal 3-Piece IOL in a next-generation, easy to insert, one-piece design.”

Cataract Removal Surgery
By Owen Jones

I went to Pattaya, Thailand to the Bangkok-Pattaya hospital to have a cataract removed from my left eye after hearing that the hospital’s reputation for eye surgery was second to none in the world. There are several types of operation to remove cataracts but mine was done by ultra-sound. This article is more about the recovery than the operation itself, but I will just run through that too as it has a bearing on the recovery process.

Laser removal of a cataract seems to be less invasive than what I had, but it is also less permanent, so I am lead to believe. In my case, the surgeon made a small incision of two millimetres just above the colour of my eye and inserted some fluid. She then vibrated that fluid with ultra-sound to break up the lens in my eye, after which she flushed the pieces of lens out with more fluid before inserting the new lens through the same hole.

Several things were quite amazing. The whole operation is carried out under local anaesthetic so you are conscious the whole time. At one stage, I think it must have been when the lens smashed, I could see what looked like a broken pane of glass before me and then I was only conscious of light, but I was blind. Then I felt a sharp shock, not quite pain, but not nice and I think that that was the lens being inserted and I could see a sort of dark disc before me. The disc was off-centre of my eye and the surgeon moved it and moved it again until it sat right. In a flash, I could see again and my first vision was of the surgeon’s smiling face about twelve inches from mine. She was beautiful and bright.

‘Bright’ being the operative word. I had not realized how dingy my world had become. After all, a cataract is like having a net curtain over a window, it cuts out a lot of light. Therefore, the first thing you notice when you have had a cataract removed is a flood of light. Your world literally is a brighter place – to such an extent that the light hurts. Pulling the curtains in the morning can be very painful, if you are unaware of the effects of the sunlight.

Be careful, it cannot cause lasting damage, but it really hurts. Another danger I am aware of is reflections. A passing car can reflect sunlight into your eye and catch you unawares. If you are seated, this probably will not bother you (except that it hurts), but if you are driving or riding a bike, it could be very dangerous, as a flash of strong light will cause you to close your eyes for several seconds.

The week following the operation is far more dangerous than the operation itself. You have an open wound in your eye which they do not stitch. It is left to heal itself, which is not a problem, if you take care. You have to put two types of drops in your eye four times a day and avoid getting water in your eye at all costs. That means do not go out in the rain and don’t wash your hair in the shower.

Dirt and consequential infection are your biggest enemies, so put the drops in regularly, avoid dust (and the powdered dog faeces mixed in with it) and all water and be very wary of light, especially if you are driving. I would advise against climbing ladders too. Wear wrap-around, mirrored sunglasses.

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The Pros and Cons of Cataracts Surgery
By Matt Murren

Do you suffer from “cloudy vision”? Are the sights that you see covered with a “murky film” that doesn’t go away when you wipe your eyes? If you are over the age of 55, you may wish to consult your ophthalmologist because you may have Cataracts. Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in your eye which is the part of your eye that focuses in and sharpens images. Cataracts form when an accumulation of dead cells clump together over time, clouding over your vision. Although those over the age of 55 are the highest number of cases dealing with Cataracts, it is also possible to get cataracts if you are diabetic, an alcoholic or if you have injured your eye somehow. Luckily, Cataract surgery is available and has become one of the most performed eye surgeries today. Without medical insurance, the costs of eye surgery can be expensive. Cataract surgery can be upwards of $3000. Most insurance companies will fully or partially cover these costs, however. Check with your insurance provider to see what percentage is covered under eye surgery.

Any surgery can be a risky and frightening procedure and cataracts surgery is no exception; however, this surgery is quite common and though risks do occur, they are small and not frequent. Discussing with your ophthalmologist if you are a prime candidate for this procedure is where you should start. Once they determine if Cataracts surgery will be beneficial to you, it is then time to discuss what will happen during and after the surgery. The surgery is done quickly; usually about an hour and on an outpatient basis. Eye drops are placed into your eye to dilate your pupils and a local anesthetic is then administered to numb the area. Since this is a nerve-wracking experience, a sedative is sometimes given to help the patient relax.

During the surgery, the clouded lens causing your cataract is removed using a laser probe to break up the cloudy party of your lens and then using suction, the fragments are absorbed. Usually, if your cataracts are small, your surgeon will only remove the top part of the lens, keeping the back, undamaged part on your lens in place. If your cataracts are more advanced, your surgeon may need completely remove the lens and implant an artificial lens. Although this sounds tedious, it is done in just about the same amount of time.

The costs of eye surgery for Cataracts, as stated above can be as high as $3000, depending on the severity of your problem and if you need an artificial lens implanted or not. Your ophthalmologist will be able to determine the exact cost (barring any unforeseen costs during the surgery) before the procedure takes place so you are able to plan ahead and discuss with your insurance company how much, if any, they are willing to cover.

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