I'm told that "clear lens replacement" is a lower risk/higher cost alternative to lasix, and is actually the same procedure as cataract surgery (where the mis-shaped lens is replaced with an artificial lens of correct proportions).

So... if you're an ooooollld geek with cataracts, insurance will pay for it.   I don't think even our beloved merlyn is that old, though.   ;^)
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