Does health insurance cover the cost of cataract surgery? The short answer is yes. To qualify for health insurance coverage for cataract removal there are several conditions that must be met.
First, is a lifestyle change complaint. Can you no longer knit or do close up work because it is too hard to see? Have you stopped golfing, shooting or other sports because of your poor vision? When your decreased vision stops you from doing hobbies, activities or normal daily tasks it is time to see Dr. Affleck.
Second, is the level of vision you have. Are you unable to see 20/20, even with glasses? Some people will clean their glasses several times a day, as they feel there is a film on them. It is not the lenses on their face, but the lenses inside their eyes that is causing the decrease in vision.
Last, glare or halos issues can also qualify for cataract treatment. When bright lines or circles surround a light source you are experiencing glare and halos. At Affleck M.D. Eye Care a quick, painless test can be done to see if your vision is being decreased by glare.
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At Affleck M.D. Eye Care there are several tools we have to help our patients with the cost of cataract surgery. We accept Care Credit, help find funding for underinsured and more. Call us today for more details at 208-523-6868
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