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marybourg

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6. On the other hand, I'm perfectly happy with

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 26, 2024, 03:13 PM

Jun 2024

my choice: the lenses Medicare covered. I figured $6000 would buy me at least 40 years of eye glasses. I like wearing glasses and find them helpful in protecting my eyes in many situations. I was 79 when I had my surgery and no way I would outlive 40 pairs of glasses.

Most people, when they’re given a choice turn out happy with their choice. I think it’s called “confirmation bias”.

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Hey, does anyone here have experience with a "premium toric lens" with their cataract surgery? My cute little cousin [View all] Leghorn21 Jun 2024 OP

I know many in my neighborhood that got them. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #1

On the other hand, I'm perfectly happy with marybourg Jun 2024 #6

what makes them "premium"/different from... ret5hd Jun 2024 #2

I have them. SarahD Jun 2024 #3

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I had that lens in both eyes 3years ago. GentryDixon Jun 2024 #7

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