Cataract Operation Looming.

Some very positive comments Nanato3 and I hope all goes well with your surgery. Be sure to discuss your concerns with the staff during your pre-op assessment too.
I am nowhere near the stage where removal is required although the optician does say mine have advance slightly during my annual eye tests.

I had cataracts removed from both of my eyes at the end of last year. I was referred to a provider called Spamedica who provide this service for the NHS. They seem to have clinics all over England. I was nervous too, but really the procedure was straightforward and absolutely pain free. My optician referred me on a Tuesday and on the Thursday the clinic contacted me and arranged for an assessment appointment. They were very thorough. Two weeks later I had the first cataract removed. Drops are used to anaesthetise the eye and you feel absolutely nothing. It takes between 15 and 20 minutes and you do need to lie quite still and flat, so you would need to discuss this with whoever does your op. Initially the sight in that eye was cloudy but they warn you to expect that and for the first day that eye had a low level ache, but a couple of paracetamol took care of that. By day two there was no ache at all. The cloudiness took about 2 weeks to clear completely. The most trying part of the whole thing was the number of drops I had to put into my eyes for 4 weeks afterwards, painless but so many! I think I had more than most because I’m diabetic.
I can reassure you that the procedure is straightforward and can recommend Spamedica, because using them avoids the long waiting lists for hospital treatments. The difference in my sight is amazing. I am so glad I had it done.
I wish you good luck.

No horror stories, promise.
It's a very common and very successful operation. I had my second one nearly 3 weeks ago so can now see out of both eyes! After the first op my sight was incredible.

The actual procedure takes only a few minutes. A local anaesthetic is administered. You don't feel any pain, just a slight pressure and you see a blinding light for a moment. That's it!

I was sent home with eye drops which I'm still using. After the first op I wasn't to drive for a few weeks but otherwise just a miracle.

I hope yours will be as quick and straightforward. I had mine NHS so didn't choose the hospital. I was told.
I don't know about not lying flat but you won't be the first person who can't. Let us know how you got on.

I have had both eyes done recently, one after another. It isn't painful but it is uncomfortable. However the whole procedure is over quickly. I was asked if I needed a cushion for my back. The staff are very solicitous, in my opinion. You will have a pre op appointment and you can tell them there about your specific concerns.
Afterwards you shouldn't lift or bend forwards for a couple of weeks. Make sure you put in the eyedrops as often as they tell you. I wore an eye guard at night for a week with my first cataract but didn't need to with my second eye. I prepared my house beforehand to make living easy as I live alone. I could see fairly well within twenty five hours. The surgeon inserted a replacement lens and fixed my short sightedness at the same time. My close vision requires reading glasses. Hope that helps

Don’t be scared, although I’ve not had this procedure done myself I’ve known a few who have and they say it’s okay they were in and out in no time at all and it made all the difference to their sight Take care - wear your big pants and you’ll be fine lots of best wishes 💐💐