I just got back from having my first lazar cataract surgery done  on one eye before the second one is done a month later. I was quite surprised by how efficient & painless the whole procedure is. If your are on the fence or hesitant about having it done don't be.  Medicare pays for scalpel surgery but does not cover the lazar procedure. So it cost you $1500 per eye for the lazar & monofocal IOL lense. I'm looking forward to buying nonprescription sunglasses going forward. 

Glad it went well for you. My mom had eye surgery a while back, and had a similar experience. I was amazed at how much it helped, and how quick the recovery was. Medical technology has come a long way in that area.

7 minutes ago, Fishlegs said:

Medical technology has come a long way in that area.

 

Corrective laser eye surgery has become extremely safe, effective, and reasonable in cost.  I had both eyes done in 2005 when I graduated from college (graduation gift) and back then it was a lot more expensive, with more risk involved.

 

I have not experienced any side effects from it other than perfect vision every day since.  It's one of the best health decisions I've ever made.  I used to wear glasses (briefly) and then soft contacts for many years.  So glad I don't have to deal with those problems anymore.

 

A lot of health insurances were reluctant to pay for this, initially.  Many are paying or at least partially paying for it now because they realize that one larger cost is better than paying for glasses and contacts for many years now.

Congratulations ! This is going to improve your life considerably . Do you get to wear a cool eyepatch for the uncorrected eye for a month?

No to the patch. Going to remove one lense from my regular glasses for the treated eye since I'm near sighted. I will need cheaters for reading & close up viewing.