hi i know this is an old thread but i have just found out i’m starting with cataracts and will need surgery at some point. i am very short sighted and have been since 7 and also feel sad at the thought of not being able to see close up anymore! am ok with wearing reading glasses as i already do but will miss looking at things close up!! silly i know but i do understand x did your 2nd one go ok? i’m worried about retinal detachment as being so short sighted has stretched my retinas x hope you have adapted x