Dr. Newton Peters, MD

I do not like to compromise anyone's livelihood or reputation. Particularly a Doctor, but I found this doctor dismissive, uncaring who did not properly explain the difference (not upgraded expensive lenses) but the regular cataract lens covered by Medicare. On my 2nd visit the day before cataract surgery, I expressed deep concern of the disclaimer I had to sign; he flatly asked whether I wanted to see far or near. My thought process was that since I could see far, I prefer to get rid of readers to see near, he promptly said, "fine" - did not explain the ramifications (this 2nd visit was a quick) and I signed a new disclaimer ( It was then that I learned it was a different lens). It's 2 months later I have blurry vision 6 feet in front of me and I still need readers. (I do not wear glasses just readers). I subsequently saw another Surgeon to find the lens placed in my right eye is rarely used and not recommended. Now I'm faced with a new right eye surgery that may or may not be covered.

I wouldn’t recommend Dr. Peters. I have Fuchs dystrophy, which Dr. Peters ignored, it’s not that bad which I found out from cornea specialist. He also told me the cataracts weren’t bad and I ended up having cataract surgery. The cornea specialist performed the surgery.

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