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[Carmie]

Medicare will cover one pair of glasses after a cataract surgery.

You must use a Medicare assigned provider to get those glasses covered under your medical insurance or they will not be covered.  Traditional and advantage plans both will cover the first pair.

[shoesnbags]

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@spumoni99 wrote:

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@spumoni99 wrote:

My husband just had both eyes done, his surgeon told him he should buy several strengths of readers at the dollar store because the magnification needs would change and stabilize in about 6 weeks. 

Also medicare pays for a new pair of glasses after cataract surgery once your eyes stabilize.

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@spumoni99 

My DH recently had both eyes done and  we didn't know anything about this.  Are we talking regular Medicare with a supplement? That's what he has.  Or is this in an Advantage plan?

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I am assuming its through regular, I read it in them medicare book that is mailed to our home.  My husband gets kaiser supplemented with part a and b medicare through my retirment but this was in the regular medicare book.  We haven't used it yet the doctor wants to wait until later in the month until his eyes stabilize.  He had both eyes done the same day. 

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Thanks @spumoni99 .  I'm going to get out the Medicare book and check.  The part that refers to one basic pair of glasses may be a problem, though.  Mr. Shoes ended up with double vision after the cataract surgery so his new glasses had to include a correction for the double vision, in addition to astigmatism and near vision correction. Apparently the double vision issue occurs in a small percentage of cataract surgeries and the cause is unknown - not surgeon error.  But still very upsetting to have those results.

[shoesnbags]

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@Carmie wrote:

Medicare will cover one pair of glasses after a cataract surgery.

You must use a Medicare assigned provider to get those glasses covered under your medical insurance or they will not be covered.  Traditional and advantage plans both will cover the first pair.

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Thank you @Carmie .  I am definitely going to look into this.

[spumoni99]

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@spumoni99 wrote:

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@spumoni99 wrote:

My husband just had both eyes done, his surgeon told him he should buy several strengths of readers at the dollar store because the magnification needs would change and stabilize in about 6 weeks. 

Also medicare pays for a new pair of glasses after cataract surgery once your eyes stabilize.

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@spumoni99 

My DH recently had both eyes done and  we didn't know anything about this.  Are we talking regular Medicare with a supplement? That's what he has.  Or is this in an Advantage plan?

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I am assuming its through regular, I read it in them medicare book that is mailed to our home.  My husband gets kaiser supplemented with part a and b medicare through my retirment but this was in the regular medicare book.  We haven't used it yet the doctor wants to wait until later in the month until his eyes stabilize.  He had both eyes done the same day. 

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Thanks @spumoni99 .  I'm going to get out the Medicare book and check.  The part that refers to one basic pair of glasses may be a problem, though.  Mr. Shoes ended up with double vision after the cataract surgery so his new glasses had to include a correction for the double vision, in addition to astigmatism and near vision correction. Apparently the double vision issue occurs in a small percentage of cataract surgeries and the cause is unknown - not surgeon error.  But still very upsetting to have those results.

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That must be hard to deal with, will glasses help with that? I can't imagine having double vision, it would be very annoying.

[cindyNC]

It's a very individual thing and can vary quite a bit depending on your medical history and the type of lenses you chose.  I didn't realize until a few months ago that my type 2 diabetes could contribute to dry eye.  Like others mentioned, it does take a while after having both eyes done for your eyes to stabilize.

What makes a difference for me: 

1- how bright the light is. 

2 - if my eyes are drier, I find I have to use my cheaters more. When I used eye drops for a few months, I didn't even need them to read labels on grocery store cans. 

3 - I have various strengths of readers - usually 3x when reading at home, 4x when doing super close work (like cleaning my hearing aids)

4 - 3x for reading menus and eating in restaurants (dimmer lighting) 

[geezerette]

From Medicare.gov:

Eyeglasses & contact lenses

Medicare doesn’t usually cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, 

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps pay for corrective lenses if you have cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens. Corrective lenses include one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or one set of contact lenses.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay 100% for non-covered services, including most eyeglasses or contact lenses. After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the 

Medicare-Approved Amount for corrective lenses after each cataract surgery with an intraocular lens. You pay any additional costs for upgraded frames. Medicare will only pay for contact lenses or eyeglasses from a supplier enrolled in Medicare, no matter if you or your supplier submits the claim.

Note

To find out how much your test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or health care provider. The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like:

• Other insurance you may have
• How much your doctor charges
• If your doctor accepts assignment
• The type of facility
• Where you get your test, item, or service

Note

Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the costs. Ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and if, or how much, Medicare will pay for them.

Things to know

Medicare covers cataract surgery if it’s done using traditional surgical techniques or using lasers.

[Marp]

@geegerbee,  do a search on Amazon using the phrase wearable eyeglass holder.  The return will show a variety of holder styles.

I particularly like the type that is attached to your top by magnet.  That allows placement where you are least likely to get smudges or scratches yet remain handy.

[geegerbee]

Thanks. Just what I was looking for. Didn't know what to call them.

[shoesnbags]

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@spumoni99 wrote:

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@spumoni99 wrote:

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@spumoni99 wrote:

My husband just had both eyes done, his surgeon told him he should buy several strengths of readers at the dollar store because the magnification needs would change and stabilize in about 6 weeks. 

Also medicare pays for a new pair of glasses after cataract surgery once your eyes stabilize.

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@spumoni99 

My DH recently had both eyes done and  we didn't know anything about this.  Are we talking regular Medicare with a supplement? That's what he has.  Or is this in an Advantage plan?

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I am assuming its through regular, I read it in them medicare book that is mailed to our home.  My husband gets kaiser supplemented with part a and b medicare through my retirment but this was in the regular medicare book.  We haven't used it yet the doctor wants to wait until later in the month until his eyes stabilize.  He had both eyes done the same day. 

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Thanks @spumoni99 .  I'm going to get out the Medicare book and check.  The part that refers to one basic pair of glasses may be a problem, though.  Mr. Shoes ended up with double vision after the cataract surgery so his new glasses had to include a correction for the double vision, in addition to astigmatism and near vision correction. Apparently the double vision issue occurs in a small percentage of cataract surgeries and the cause is unknown - not surgeon error.  But still very upsetting to have those results.

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That must be hard to deal with, will glasses help with that? I can't imagine having double vision, it would be very annoying.

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@spumoni99Hubby had to see a neuro-opthalmologist who did extensive testing.  Then she wrote a prescription that had to be added to the Rx that the regular opthalmologist wrote for his near vision.  Needless to say, I'm very unhappy with the results of this cataract surgery.  Seems as if he fixed one problem only to end up with another. 

Edited because I accidently said distance vision instead of near vision.

[MariotaMurielle]

@geegerbee, sorry. I guess I completely didn't answer your original question

I keep my glasses in a case (along with a cleaning cloth), and when I'm not home I hang them from the neckline of my shirt. to address your question: I don't know of any way to really keep glasses from getting smudges.