Vixmom, prior to cataract surgery I was what is called in the biz a high minus (extremely nearsighted), plus I had an astigmatism. My glasses were always expensive and often weren’t correct. Once I had cataract surgery I thought my eyes would be normal and the cost of my glasses would be reduced. Well, not so much. Progressive lenses are just expensive, no matter how you cut it. My health insurance now covers part of it, which really helps. Without insurance, my glasses were about $1000 for frame and lenses, even after promotions. Eye care isn’t cheap.