Hello @1995victoria, I am not a medical expert but I think it may be possible to help you see closer with the right type of cataract lens. I talked with my Mayo eye surgeon prior to my cataract surgeries and explained my main concern was being able to drive without glasses so it was an easy choice for me to choose being able to see at distances rather than close up. I do need reading glasses for small print when shopping but that's about it. Here's an article that explains how to choose.

-- Choosing the Right Cataract Lens Option for Surgery
https://www.healthline.com/health/cataract-lens-options
My choice was easy. My eye surgeon asked if I wanted to see near or far distances and I chose far distances. Have you had a chance to discuss choices with your eye doctor or surgeon?