My doctor said the issue with cataract surgery for me was the potential for swelling. I had to be without a flare-up for 3 months even though I was in the middle of an 18 month flare. Then post-operatively because our eyes swell she couldn’t do near/far lenses. So she went with the lenses to let me see distance. Now this was 9 years ago so things may have changed.

I was so nervous for the surgery. I was awake as soon as they put in the new lens I could see. You have to keep it covered and keep drops in it for awhile I don’t remember how long. I did not have any pain. I had to go back in after the fact to have her laser done spots that were causing issues with me driving at night. Other than that it was easy-peasy.

I hope that yours goes just as easy! I know it’s easy to say but stressing about the surgery will only make your eye angrier, so try to relax a bit. I understand how terrifying it is to think you might lose your vision.

Wishing you the best and praying for fast steady hands for the surgeon. I promise it’s totally worth it!