Will Insurance/Medicare cover any of the Crystalens procedure?
Insurance coverage varies greatly from policy to policy. Generally speaking, private insurance and Medicare will cover their portion of the cataract surgical procedure. They usually also allow a certain additional amount for a basic standard monofocal lens implant. With Crystalens, you are receiving an additional benefit of Presbyopia correction that will allow you to enjoy a fuller range of vision with decreased dependence on glasses. You will be responsible for paying for the Presbyopia-correcting portion of the surgery, and any astigmatism correcting surgery charges, which are not covered by Medicare or private insurance plans. If a patient does not have cataracts, Refractive Lens Exchange with a Crystalens accommodating refractive lens would be a totally elective, non-medically necessary procedure. An elective surgery is not eligible for insurance reimbursement. Therefore, the costs would be completely out of pocket for the patient. Florida Eye Center offers several different payme
