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Originally Posted by pdurrant
Oh. In that case it does sound like the cataract has changed your prescription, which is why you're having trouble focusing.
I learned just a week or two ago that there are now replacement lenses for use in cataract surgery that can correct for any long/short sightedness and some astigmatism, and that might also give back some amount of accommodation.
I have no idea what your insurance will cover, but it might be worth enquiring about them at your next visit.
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I just had this procedure done several months ago, lenses in both eyes replaced (one in August, one in October). I now have 20/20 vision in one eye, and 20/25 in the other. Before surgery I couldn't pass the eye test to renew my driver's license, and a new prescription would not help at all.
Medicare will cover most of the cost of the standard lenses, but the patient has to cover the addition cost of the ones that correct astigmatism. This is the way I went. I'm 71 and have worn glasses since I was 14. I no longer have to wear glasses for driving, bicycling, or watching TV as I opted for far-sightedness correction. I wear inexpensive reading glasses.
I have used both my Nexus 7 and an eInk Kindle (and Kobo). It's just my opinion, but I prefer the eInk device. I find it easier on the eyes than even a reversed background on LCD screens. And the battery charges last much, much longer.
I'd definitely go with the Paperwhite or the new Voyage if I were getting a new device. I have an old Kindle Keyboard reader right now, but will likely be getting a Voyage in 4-5 months.
That said, the Nexus 7 with Moon Reader is a great combination. Moon Reader has sufficient adjustments to brightness, text, and backgrounds that it's pretty easy to find a combination that is pretty comfortable to use for reading.