I’ve been retired for almost 20 years. Have never had a dental or vision care plan since then. I’m fortunate that other than regular cleanings, I haven’t had to have any dental work done on my teeth all that time. I pay for the cleanings every six month, and x-rays once a year out of my own pocket. I’ve been getting my eyes examined once a year because I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes about 22 years ago. I take oral meds only. I’ve paid for new glasses whenever my prescription changed to the point the old glasses were useless. Next month I’m having cataract surgery on both eyes.
I haven’t seen a dentist since 2013, even tho I have insurance. Half my teeth have been capped and the other half are an accident waiting to happen. I think I’ll just have them pulled if they’re molars rather than go through the invariable root-canal-and-crown routine. Dentists have made so much money off my teeth in my 69 years on this planet, it’s not funny.
“Next month I’m having cataract surgery on both eyes.”
Probably worth noting that cataract surgery is covered under Medical Insurance, rather than Vision Insurance. So if you have a medical plan, you should be covered for cataract surgery.
>>Next month I’m having cataract surgery on both eyes.<<
My optometrist said to skip the multifocals (at extra cost). I found there are no corrections achievable for those lenses.
Be sure you need them. My reasons for the surgery weren’t remedied, and I miss the sharpness that glasses could achieve.
Next month I’m having cataract surgery on both eyes.
If you can afford it, pay the extra for the reading lenses. they also correct astigmatism. I had an astigmatism and the standard lenses don’t correct it and I would still have to wear glasses. I upgraded mine for $6000 extra, and now I have 20 20 in both eyes, and 20 25 for reading. It was worth it...