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Multifocal Lens
Coverage of Multifocal Lens in the Nexus archive.
- 'Do You Want the Toyota or the Lexus?': What We Heard This Week
Christina Prescott, MD, PhD, of NYU Langone Health discussed how her aunt was sold a costly multifocal lens for cataract surgery, later discovering it was unnecessary. The anecdote highlights a perceived push for premium medical options over standard care.
- Eye Specialists Flag Concerns About Pricey Lenses in Cataract Surgery
Eye specialists have raised concerns about the high cost of multifocal lenses used in cataract surgery, which patients can choose as an upgrade over standard insurance-covered lenses. The multifocal lenses, utilizing newer technology, require significantly higher out-of-pocket payments from patients.