[mfish13]

Interesting points. I just had cataract surgery and paid the $4,000 out of pocket to have corrective lenses put in my eye so I do not need glasses or contacts. Can see now when I wake up. First time since the 4th grade. It is worth the out of packet expense. I still need readers though. If you do not do that, then you get a clear lens put in and you still need contacts or glasses.

One question. Does it work for people that have Astigmatism?

[bert]

No..... I have astigmatism and was advised not to get lens implants, even astigmatic corrected lenses. I still wear trifocals but the blur is gone

[MayflowerMadam]

“One question. Does it work for people that have Astigmatism?”

I have horrible astigmatism. They told me my vision was at least 20/400, and probably worse. I wore glasses and/or contacts since 4th grade. At cataract surgery I opted for the upgraded lenses, and don’t have to wear glasses or contacts. Perfect vision — except that I do have to wear reading glasses.

There is one step higher in lenses, I believe, that will take care of the reading issue.

[Kaslin]

I had my cataract surgery at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) in Fort Campbell, Ky in November and December 2012. I had never worn any glasses other than reading glasses which I needed after the age of 40. It was hard for me to see the telephone numbers in the phone book unless I went outside.

The first time I went to an optometrist on post and he prescribed glasses for me. After they wore out, I bought them at the drug store or at Walmart. I even bought a pair or two at Dollar Tree

After I was done with my cataract surgery and the followup checkup, my optometrist prescribed glasses for long vision or something like that when I drive long distance, which I don't or very seldom. I don't even bother with the glasses.

I have my annual checkup in the ophthalmology clinic next week as I have diabetes Type2