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How does LASIK surgery affect cataract surgery?
If someone has already had successful cataract surgery and requires LASIK to improve myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism, the LASIK procedure would reshape the front of the cornea and should not adversely affect the prior cataract removal and lens implant surgery if LASIK is done after the eye has completely healed from cataract surgery. However, for someone who has previously had LASIK and is now considering cataract surgery, it is not so simple. LASIK reshapes the cornea and corneal measurements are used to calculate the intraocular lens used to replace the cataract. Unfortunately, the calculations currently used do not work as well after LASIK (or other refractive surgery). So, anyone who has previously had corneal refractive surgery prior to cataract surgery may need it again after cataract surgery. For further questions, you should ask your surgeon.
How many cataract operations are performed in the US each year?
Approximately 3.5 million cataract operations are performed in the US each year, making it one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the country. Cataract surgery is highly successful in restoring vision and improving quality of life for patients.
How many chiropractor visits are paid by Medicare per year?
Medicare does not have a specific visit limit for chiropractic services.
What year were Medicare funds depleted?
Medicare funds have not, to this point, been depleted.
What year did Medicare advantage plans start?
If I have Medicare Advantage for 3 years can I return to my medigap policy and A and B medicare?
What is the prevalence of prenatal surgery in the United States?
There are only about 600 candidates for prenatal surgery in the United States each year. Of these, only about 10% actually undergo the procedure.
Does Medicare pay for a mammogram during the first year for new Medicare member?
Yes, it is preventive.
When is Colorectal Cancer surgery necessary?
The Colorectal Cancer surgery is only necessary when the cancer is causing unbearable pain on the patient. Thousands of people go through this surgery each year.
What year was medicare and medicade created?
1965
Can kyphosis be reversed without surgery?
Kyphosis can only be reversed if the patient is still growing (for example a 10 year old). Otherwise surgery is required.
What year did seniors have to start paying for medicare?
Medicare started in 1965. It has always had premiums, co-payments and deductibles.
Name an insurance company that will insure a 75 year old?
Are you on Medicare? If so, you can look into a Medicare Supplement or a Medicare Advantage Plan with BlueCross BlueShield of your state of residence.
