Beth, I had cataract surgery on both my eyes several years ago and it was easy peasey, as Sarge would say. I was off work two days each time, and actually could have gone to work the second day after the doc took off the patch. As far as the surgery itself, they give you happy juice and then you see bright swirly colors and then it is over. (or that is how it was for me) I don't remember my numbers, but I know the Doc said I really wasn't seeing anything out of one of my eyes. My vision improved tremendously. I hope you have as easy a time and as great results as I did!