Cataract Surgery

[cat_mioux]

I had my eyes tested yesterday and I have small cataracts in both eyes. They normally would not be big enough to cause problems but one of them is in awkward place so my vision is slightly blurry. It was recommended I have them removed in a year.

So I guess I have two choices. Be placed on the waiting list for 2-3 years and have them done through Medicare or pay for them myself. I'd have to take out a personal loan. If I started paying for private health insurance would cataract surgery be covered after 12 months?

[polksaladallie]

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@jean2579 wrote:
Floaters happen, flashes are danger signs.

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I agree, most of us have some small floaters, but Tulip said there were a lot suddenly.  Mine looked like a big black thick spider web.

[**meep**]

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@jean2579 wrote:
Floaters happen, flashes are danger signs.

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Yes.  I have recently seen my dr re this.