Re: Needing to get catarac surgery done

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@catter70 wrote:
I worry about the restrictions- no bending and no lifting. I have cats to care for, litter boxes to change, etc.

@catter70

And that's a legitimate worry because we're used to doing that you have to be very mindful.

Plus not debris in the eyes like dust or any other particles.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@Shelbelle wrote:
@catter70 wrote:
I worry about the restrictions- no bending and no lifting. I have cats to care for, litter boxes to change, etc.
You should be just fine, the next day I was seeing so much better and saw things were not as clean in my home as I had thought, I cleaned like crazy for the rest of the week, no problems.

@Shelbelle

I did the exact same thing!

And I do look older than I thought that soft focus before surgery vs after brightness is more flattering ha.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@qualitygal wrote:
I'll meet w/doc next Mon to get the ball rolling. Left eye first. I'm not nervous or worried. For a change. Been watching You Tube and listening to some of those doctors. Guess it could take up to 6 weeks, to mend/adjust. I'll need glasses no doubt and no problem once that is all done. The old grey mare, ain't what she use to be. ROFLOL.

@qualitygal

Piece of cake.

I found the insurance breakdown to be a little weird for my Advantage Plan.

Get this ...

The doc appointments and both surgeries had a zero-dollar co-pay. Nothing, nada, zip.

HOWEVER ... my prescriptions are always also a zero-dollar copay ... but for this procedure, the eye drops were $130 !!!

Surgery, nothing. Eye drops, $130.

I never did get a satisfactory explanation for that one.

Normally, prescription eye drops are covered by RX insurance.

The problem with coverage of eye drops after cataract surgery is that the formula is compounded. The eye doctor has them delivered to his office and you pay for them there.

If you purchased the same compounded drops from a pharmacy, they would be covered. Many pharmacies will not make compounded meds, so to make it easier for the patients, they are available at the doctor's office.

If your eye doctor prescribes the meds and they can be purchased at the pharmacy, they are usually covered, but not too many people want to have to apply three different eye meds everyday. All mixed into one bottle is very convenient.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

OP Be sure to ask for the dropless surgery. That's all my doctor did was the dropless. So I didn't have to mess with the multiple drops afterward.

"Pure Michigan"

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I think I was told that the bending restrictions were to just to keep your head above your waist. So if you drop something on the floor just squat and keep your back straight. The lifting was only for heavy stuff, don't think a bag of groceries qualifies?

My biggest job was to keep my face dry in the shower.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@ID2 wrote:
OP Be sure to ask for the dropless surgery. That's all my doctor did was the dropless. So I didn't have to mess with the multiple drops afterward.

Not everyone can get the dropless surgery. This is not recommended for diabetics or for people who have other eye conditions.

My doctor said he never does the dropless surgery. Every doctor and patient is different.

foxywoods · ‎05-28-2010

My 1st surgery date is in 2 weeks. I am getting TORIC lenses. I have Astigmatism. My dr orderd the compound drops from a mail-order pharmacy in Nebraska. My cost $55. Got Ativan from my PCP for anxiety. They required a signed agreement that I will not abuse or sell these controlled drugs. I took one of these Ativan. Nothing! I felt absolutely normal. I'm very nervous now.I have some valium leftover from another medical procedure, taking one of those before my appt. Valium definately knocks me out. My co-pay $2400 for each procedure plus facility fees of $275. Payable day of surgery.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

@Carmie wrote:
@ID2 wrote:
OP Be sure to ask for the dropless surgery. That's all my doctor did was the dropless. So I didn't have to mess with the multiple drops afterward.
Not everyone can get the dropless surgery. This is not recommended for diabetics or for people who have other eye conditions.

My doctor said he never does the dropless surgery. Every doctor and patient is different.

My doc does not do dropless either, I recommend Compounded drops if you need drops, only one bottle to use

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@Tinkrbl44 : When I had my eyes done 5 years ago my Dr did the drops during the surgery, so no prescription or routine to follow post surgery. I wonder why all doctors don't go t this way?

chlema · ‎05-22-2010

@foxywoods I was extremely nervous when I had my first surgery done but whatever they put in the IV beforehand took all my fear away and I was no longer afraid. Was aware during the whole thing but calm throughout. My doctor no longer calls it surgery, but a procedure. I remember the doctor telling me before he started that if I felt the need to sneeze just raise my hand slightly.