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[Jordan2]

@ciao_bella because my ophthalmologist is no longer accepting my insurance I had to choose a new doctor, now where I'm going it's like a factory, many doctors and patients. My original appointment was February 26, they are so busy, my surgery isn't until May 6! I'm miserable I don't like waiting so long, but there is nothing I can do.

[ciao_bella]

@Jordan2  I feel for the situation you're in.  The group I go to has about 5 or 6 doctors but some don't do cataracts.  Some specialize in other eye problems such as retinas, etc.  The doctor I see for my cataract specializes in cataracts.  He did the first eye and then this past October when I was scheduled to have him do the second eye, he had a heart issue about two weeks prior to my surgery.  I had the option of having another eye doctor, one that only comes to the office once a month, to do my eye or wait until my doctor recuperated, and who knows how long that would be.  So, after giving it a lot of thought and looking up the credentials and patient reviews for this other docter, I decided to go with him.  I didn't even know what he looked like other than seeing a picture on the website.  I was like you and wanted it over and done.  What I didn't like about him was he told me he could put the standard lens in but he could use the 'new' laser technique for $1700 more (not covered by insurance) or use the standard method which is covered by Medicare.  I asked him what the benefit would be and all he could tell me was the laser techniques was 'softer' on the eye and healing would be a little quicker.  I chose to go the standard method. 

Could you possibly go to another doctor who takes your plan instead of the 'factory of doctors'?  I go to a dental place that's like that and hate it as well.   Like you, my dental insurance is limited to who I can go to.

[Jordan2]

@ciao_bella no I really don't have a lot of options. I did hear the doctor I'm going to is good. The doctor said he only told me of the option of the better lens so I would have all the information I needed. I more or less told him I'm not getting it. I'm sure the doctors hope you'll opt for the more expensive one, I'm sure it's money in their pocket.

[CalminHeart]

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@Jordan2 wrote:

@ciao_bella because my ophthalmologist is no longer accepting my insurance I had to choose a new doctor, now where I'm going it's like a factory, many doctors and patients. My original appointment was February 26, they are so busy, my surgery isn't until May 6! I'm miserable I don't like waiting so long, but there is nothing I can do.

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My appointment was made early in December and I had to wait until Feb 26th for my appt and had my first eye done March 3.  I kept waiting until I made that first appointment and now wish I'd done it sooner.  

The eye surgeon I went to is part of a very large center and i was amazed at all the people too.  But my regular eye dr recommended the best and it was worth the wait.

[50Mickey]

Had my first cataract surgery this morning. I was nervous. But I can honestly say I remember almost nothing. It was over in 15 minutes. No pain, just a little blurry. Don't like having to wear the eye shield but it is only at night after today.  If anyone is unsure of this procedure rest assured it is OK.