Question:
How much do you think eye surgery costs? Not that much when you factor in costs of contacts, cleaners, storage, glasses, etc. over a period of years.
Answer:
I realize that this post is crossposted to alt.lasik-eyes for some
reason, but it isn't about LASIK.
The Crystalens may or may not eliminate the need for other correction.
The claim I was replying to was that the cost of cataract surgery was
insignificant compared to the cost of the Crystalens. I don't agree.
I have had two cataract surgeries. The first was US$1.00 and the second
was free, but that doesn't reflect the real cost.
I don't think they should, though. It entails the same risks of infection
and retinal detachment as a cataract operation, and though these are
comparatively small, I think they outweigh not needing reading glasses if
successful.
