Independence woman regains sight after first-of-its kind surgery in Missouri

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence woman, who doctors told would be partially blind for the rest of her life, is regaining her vision due to a relatively new implant approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

  • SendMePhotos@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    It was a successful case that came at a cost. Sanders’ insurance covered the surgery itself, but she had pay $9,000 out of pocket for the implant. Her provider called the procedure “cosmetic.” Landreneau, who’s already planning to perform the surgery on other patients in the state, disagrees.

    So giving someone their vision back is cosmetic. What the fuck, man? Insurance companies are fuckin heartless.

        • pdxfed@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          12 days ago

          Medically necessary mandatory with those psychos. If you don’t get to control whether or not to have a child, imagine what else women will not get to choose. 18 men register for selective service, and women will select which “service” they can do for their country, Botox, perma-spraytan, or augmentation. Patriot Points will be determined for those who refuse, holding camps and deportation await. A glorious future.