Warning!! re Cataract surgery!!

I'm very interested in how you had both eyes done at the same time. Was it your decision or did Dr recommend. Most people I know have the procedure one month or so apart. Since my first didn't go as well as I would have liked, I'm waiting a little more before I have my other eye done. I hope your recovery goes well, all the best

In many cases cataract surgery is paid by insurance - and since most cataract surgeries are on older patients, most will be paid by medicare.

My understanding is that Medicare mandates time separation between surgeries. However, some surgeons will perform IOL implantations on both eyes separated by only as long as it takes for the surgical ward to be reset - this usually costs more.

This seems far less dangerous on a healthy patient than two hip replacements, or two knee replacements - this is commonly done.

As I am reading experiences, I have come to realize that all of us have experienced a wide range of cataract surgery experiences. My surgery was performed by top notch opthamologistin my local community, who has been monitoring my cataracts and caring for my vision for at least 30 years. I trusted him to perform my surgery because he knows me and he knows my vision history.
He started me on my eye drops prior to and after the procedure. He also schedules follow-ups after the surgery and encourages phone calls. I know of people in my community who do not see the surgeon except on the day of the cataract procedure. So that is another difference that we can experience and something to seriously consider when planning for your procedure.

Here is information from my favorite medical resource:
"Your risk of complications is higher if you have another eye disease or a serious medical condition. Sometimes, cataract surgery doesn't improve vision because of underlying eye damage from other conditions. These may include glaucoma or macular degeneration. If possible, it is good to evaluate and treat other eye problems before deciding to have cataract surgery." - from the Mayo Clinic Health Information Library:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cataract-surgery/about/pac-20384765

What did you learn from the Overview that applies to yourself? What risk did you observe that you will want to communicate to your own cataract surgeon? How confident are you about proceeding with your own treatment?

This is what I tell everyone. Don’t be lured in by the no glasses possibilities. My doctor didn’t tell me my glaucoma and dry eye were a risk. I got Vivity Multifocal and ended up having lens replacement.
It’s about the $.

I'm 84+ and going for my cataract appointment May 3rd I'm going to the same Dr. my daughter used she was all cleared in 3 days which was amazing to me I've been border line for a few years the not being able to drive plus her fantastic experience is what pushed the envelope always been very concerned and scared about the eyes not to mention many reports during the many decades glad I waited seeing the advice given now in the cataract dept although my mom was one of the first pioneers when you were actually admitted to hospital for over night stay had it done her eye sight @ 95 yrs was better than mine in my 60's my dad had it done no problems pretty much every one who needed it in family had it done I love independent living certainly with in my capabilities plus pacing my self with chores also a list on when how why to go out night time has been a definite no no along with weather conditions for decades now safe for everyone
God Bless

bej,

Which lens did you decide to use?

Single or multifocal?

I'm going with single distance is my choice if I have to ware readers so be it no big deal I want the freedom to drive

Medicare only pays for single

Right re Medicare, but there are several wonderful IOL options.