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[BLH]

Are you talking about the lens implant? If you are some insurances only pay for the distance implant lens. You have to pay extra for monocular etc. If you are talking about lenses for your glasses after surgery. You most likely will have a distance Rx and a near Rx also.

[pdlinda]

I had cataract surgery 3 years ago and chose to have tri-focal implants put in afterward. I don't need eyeglasses for anything and, although the implants were not covered by my insurance it was the best financial investment I ever made in myself!!

[Just Me Too]

Thanks everyone. Pdlinda thank you for your reply this is exactly what I am trying to find out about. I am willing to pay extra if they work. The doctor said some people have a problem with a halo to lights. I am trying to find out from people using this type of lens if they experience a big problem with them. Right now I have progressive glasses so I need help seeing everything. I am excited about not having to wear glasses for anything if the lens don't create other problems.

[pdlinda]

Sure...happy to give you benefit of my experience.

To be clear, if I drive at night, there is a halo effect; however, it's not so severe that it is unsafe!!

I had an excellent surgeon here in Phoenix who performed thousands and thousands of these procedures. Each eye took 7 mins to complete. I go back every year for an examination and strictly followed the post-op instructions.

I also use dry eye drops at my doctor's advice to keep my eyes healthy and also use anti-bacterial wipes for my eyelids each day to avoid any infections. Really...I am extremely happy with this surgery. Good Luck!!

[Puppy Lips]

This has to be one of the benefits of getting older. I have been wearing glasses for distance since the 2nd grade. I moved to contacts in High School. I have an extremely strong prescription. Now, of course, I use reading glasses over my contacts. I do have the beginnings of cataracts. I am looking forward to some day being able to see clearly with no glasses at all.

[gkelly]

Thanks for all the info from these helpful posters! Goes to show that you never know what will turn up or learn here on the Kitchen Forums!!