I had one eye done last year. I could barely see out of it and opted for the basic lens replacement that Medicare completely covered. I did the internal injection antibiotic so I didn't have to do the eye drops. Wore the plastic eye protector when I slept that night. Couldn't swim for a week, had a couple of follow up exams to make sure everything was OK and that was it. Was impressed with the ease of the testing, surgery and results. It is supposedly the most common surgery in America. I only need reading glasses if the print is small or the light is dim. My wife buys ten pair at a time at a cost of less than $3 each. To me, my first experience with cataract surgery is a true Cinderella Story.