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In reply to the discussion: The dreaded 65 is fast approaching and I have [View all]redstatebluegirl
(12,729 posts)40. I do what they tell me about MD.  My Dad and Uncle had it too.
        Mine was diagnosed at the very early stage because I am really good about getting my eye exams because of Dad.  I am sorry you had a bad experience with cataracts.  Mine was great, now, I still had to go in 6 months out to get some film removed from my lens an  d I had to have readers after the surgery, but my distance vision is fabulous!
I take Alreds II for my MD, two a day, it is a supplement they recommend, and a strong multi vitamin.  I started adding Restveratrol last year, my last exam a few months ago they told me they were amazed at how good my eyes were.  I sure hope it keeps up, Dad was almost totally blind when he died. 
Take care of yourself! 
 
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        Great idea, however, the stress repeats every Oct-Dec enrollment period.
        JustABozoOnThisBus
        Nov 2020
        #41
      
        
        Well, before I was on Medicare, I was on the company's group plan ...
        JustABozoOnThisBus
        Nov 2020
        #43
      
        
        I am 66 - one year on Medicare. I have an Advantage plan - costs me $0 a month. $0.
        stopbush
        Nov 2020
        #11
      
        
        I looked at that one, it only gave me one option for a back surgeon and it was a guy who looked 80.
        redstatebluegirl
        Nov 2020
        #16
      
        
        I'm in the same boat in about a year and have been trying to research online...
        wcmagumba
        Nov 2020
        #13
      
        
        Call your local United Way. Ask for assistance negotiating Your medicare sign up.
        magicarpet
        Nov 2020
        #19