Warden Callaway Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 My cataract surgery is completely done. I don't know why but they local eye doctor had to see my one more time. I figured just a follow-up check to make sure there were no problems. I was wrong. They did another full examination. Why? To see if I need glasses! I passed the tests easily. Vision is perfect arms length to infinity. Up close, I still struggle. I thought that would go away. But doctor said no. But I could get 1.5 power readers and use them when I needed them. Works perfect. Slide them down my nose and look over them at TV and such. Everything is so vivid and clear. Best upgrade I've ever had. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 Same here. I purchased some readers for computer work and such but my distance is excellent. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) Yep after my surgery my distance vision was perfect were I always wore glasses for distance vision. I still need glasses for close up work and reading. Edited September 14 by Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 11 minutes ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: Yep after my surgery my distance vision was perfect were I always wore glasses for distance vision. I still need glasses for close up work and reading. +1, but now back on glasses after about 9 years. Good thing is everything is clear and no glare at night except from the glasses which I rarely wear to drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 (edited) To give y'all an update, the first surgery went well. No issues. Second one, not so much. The surgery itself went fine, unfortunately, the anesthesia didn't. I'm a notoriously "hard stick" because i have only one arm available. The prep nurses weren't able to get a vein so they waited for the anesthesia nurse, who is in with the patients during surgery. Well, he couldn't get a vein either so they just wheeled me in without so as to not keep the surgeon waiting. Mind you, my eyes were numb and dilated so I didn't feel a thing. The anesthesia is to calm you and keep you from panicking. I did my best to remain calm knowing it would be over soon but it was difficult. I was close to being in shock by the time it was over. When they released me, we stopped for a quick breakfast then I went home and to bed for the rest of the day. When I mentioned it to the surgeon he said gosh I'm sorry but sometimes it happens. I must have been dehydrated.......... Oh well. It's over and my eyesight is the best it has been in decades. All good. Don't let my bad luck stop anyone from doing it. I would still recommend it and Uno is looking forward to his surgery in the not too distant future. Edited September 17 by Calamity Kris 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 They told me not to take one of my pills that morning and not to eat or drink after midnight. Had a guy that said he was an anisteseoligest give me the shots. The only thing left is paying up. Still not gotten bill. Don't know how much Medicine will cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Burns, SASS # 14226 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Don't shop price, shop quality! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modoc Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 @Calamity Kris, Spend good money on quality dark glasses. I had a trauma induced cataract remove 17 years ago (at 35) and that eye has been light sensitive ever since. I know that my wrap around Shooting glasses aren’t PC, but going from legally blind in that eye to easily correctable I do my best to protect my eyes and be comfortable. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Schoolmarm had the surgery two years ago. Her distance vision was improved remarkably. She uses storebought readers for reading. The biggest benefit was that it cured her astigmatism! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 12 hours ago, Modoc said: @Calamity Kris, Spend good money on quality dark glasses. I had a trauma induced cataract remove 17 years ago (at 35) and that eye has been light sensitive ever since. I know that my wrap around Shooting glasses aren’t PC, but going from legally blind in that eye to easily correctable I do my best to protect my eyes and be comfortable. I purchased a nice pair of these for the time being. I'll look into wrap arounds when my eyes stabilize more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Big Boston" Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 8/2/2024 at 9:41 AM, Calamity Kris said: I just got off the phone with the surgeons office. First eye will be August 20th and the second on September 3rd. I am going for the mid-grade toric lens @ $1500.00 an eye. Wish me luck. I went for the top end Toric, and the ability to focus is nice. Between friends and family, I've got some pretty extensive feedback on what the different implant choice will get you. It sounds to me that the end results are about the same no matter what lens you get. Sounds bizarre but I'm thinking that the improvement is so much better than the cataracts, most people are happy with what they get. On the higher end lens, not everyone is a suitable candidate. Astigmatism correction is not possible with the top line implants. I wouldn't worry, go with what the expert says will work for you, you'll be amazed. If you go with the option that may require reading glasses, you'll find that at the distances we shoot, the sight picture is very clear. PS: Stay alert, make sure that they do the freezing. I had one where they forgot to do the final freezing, bloody jeppers, that hurt. Caveat, in Canada the health system is so overloaded it is a crap shoot on what kind of care you will get. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Today, October 18th 2024, we finally got a statement of the cost of removing my cataracts. Grand total, $10,890! Outrageous! Medicare and the supplemental extensions paid every bit of it. What a racket. I asked numerous times how much is this going to cost and got no answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Are we better off or worse off with the government involved in health care and medical insurance? I can argue it both ways. The prices of medical procedures have increased astronomically from when I was a kid, mostly due to insurance availability. But CAT scans and MRIs and endoscopy save lives, and that equipment would not be readily available without massive insurance payments. I really doubt any of us want to go back to the days when doctors accepted chickens and pies as payment. Those were difficult times, when folks whose lives could have been extended died without accurate diagnostics. Warden, I'm glad your bill was paid and that your surgery was successful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracos Kid Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 2 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Today, October 18th 2024, we finally got a statement of the cost of removing my cataracts. Grand total, $10,890! Outrageous! Medicare and the supplemental extensions paid every bit of it. What a racket. I asked numerous times how much is this going to cost and got no answer. I too am on Medicare and have a Medicare Advantage Supplement. I had to pay the full amount out of pocket and was told that Medicare and the Advantage plan would not cover as it was considered cosmetic. Cost me $6,000.........But the benefit was sure worth it. Just can't figure out how its classed as cosmetic surgery, because prior to the surgery vision was like looking through wax paper and prescription glasses did not help...... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 1 minute ago, Gracos Kid said: I too am on Medicare and have a Medicare Advantage Supplement. I had to pay the full amount out of pocket and was told that Medicare and the Advantage plan would not cover as it was considered cosmetic. Cost me $6,000.........But the benefit was sure worth it. Just can't figure out how its classed as cosmetic surgery, because prior to the surgery vision was like looking through wax paper and prescription glasses did not help...... If you haven't done so, worth a try to challenge their decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 4 hours ago, Warden Callaway said: Today, October 18th 2024, we finally got a statement of the cost of removing my cataracts. Grand total, $10,890! Outrageous! Medicare and the supplemental extensions paid every bit of it. What a racket. I asked numerous times how much is this going to cost and got no answer. Consider how much skill goes into doing surgery on peoples' eyes.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 1 hour ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: Consider how much skill goes into doing surgery on peoples' eyes.... No question, and cream rises, but consider what free market costs might be. Best performers would lead the way. When the government or an insurance program pays, the sky is the limit. And recourse for poor treatment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 16 hours ago, Gracos Kid said: I too am on Medicare and have a Medicare Advantage Supplement. I had to pay the full amount out of pocket and was told that Medicare and the Advantage plan would not cover as it was considered cosmetic. Cost me $6,000.........But the benefit was sure worth it. Just can't figure out how its classed as cosmetic surgery, because prior to the surgery vision was like looking through wax paper and prescription glasses did not help...... Some time back, before I got on Medicare, I had a test that would cost a couple of thousand. I had very poor and expensive insurance. The insurance wouldn't cover the test. But desk lady called it something a little different and the insurance covered it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 SOOOOOO? How's it going now? My offer's still good, so come on up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 15 hours ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: Consider how much skill goes into doing surgery on peoples' eyes.... Yep. My 4x cardiac bypass was rumored to cost $250,000 My procedure was done in one of five cardiac operating rooms. $250k would not have even purchased all the high tech hardware in that room let alone the medical staff. My Dad was a doctor, and two of my daughters are RNs. I know how much effort is expended in getting there. One does not hand a guy a Black & Decker drill, give him a YouTube site, then make him into a dentist. It doesn't work that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 I was born on the farm. The doctor was brought in on high wheel farm wagon pulled by mules because trail to farm was too muddy for cars. He staid overnight. Charged dad $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted October 20 Author Share Posted October 20 44 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: SOOOOOO? How's it going now? My offer's still good, so come on up. Trust me, a visit with you is on our radar. Uno has had to postpone his retirement until after the first of the year so it will be after that. I promise, we'll be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted October 20 Author Share Posted October 20 On 9/17/2024 at 12:41 AM, Modoc said: @Calamity Kris, Spend good money on quality dark glasses. I had a trauma induced cataract remove 17 years ago (at 35) and that eye has been light sensitive ever since. I know that my wrap around Shooting glasses aren’t PC, but going from legally blind in that eye to easily correctable I do my best to protect my eyes and be comfortable. I just purchased these. I highly recommend them. Full wrap around and quite dark. I found I needed the side shield more than I realized, even more than really dark lenses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 These are my choice for all my shooting (competition & recreational) and hunting I just love the availability of different lenses, that way you don't need to carry around different pairs of glasses. Just pop in the new lens and your good to go in bright sunlight, cloudy conditions of low light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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