Cataract Operation Looming.

Ask for sedation.

I’ve had both of mine done - some time ago too, You are NOT told to avoid bending forward, that’s an Old Wive’s tale I think.

Daughterofbonniebelle. Is sedation generally available? I am on the waiting list for cataract surgery and also feel very anxious, as someone who needed extra sedation for endoscopy. I panicked and couldnt keep still. The doctor I saw just laughed when I asked about it, maybe I should try again

Hellis - Laughter by your doctor on your instruction to use sedation is not acceptable conduct by them.

Maybe it's an idea to put your instruction ("instruction" - not "request") in writing - and then you have proof they do know you intend to have it. Their visions of an official complaint afterwards if they disobey your instruction should ensure they will follow it okay.

Let's just say I'd rather have a cataract proceedure than going to the dentist. No problem at all.
Soft music was playing, I think a tape as Doc had requested Abba!!
Lots of chatter going on quite distracted from the ongoing work on my eyes.
Best job I ever had done.

I did not have to lie down - mine were done semi-sitting up, as in a dentist's chair.

I was given no eye shields. Had both eyes done then just got a lift home.