Welcome @nathanstrahl, Your story sounds similar to mine. I have always worn glasses but when I had to have cataract surgery for both eyes my eye surgeon discussed the options with me. I had an astigmatism in my right eye and thought about getting the toric lens so that I wouldn't need glasses for driving or reading. After a long discussion with my Mayo eye surgeon on the advantages and disadvantages I opted to get the lens for far and intermediate vision which allows me to drive without glasses. I do need them for reading small print and sometimes when using the computer but overall I am satisfied that I got the lens that allow me to see distances vs closeup and reading. It's good to have an honest discussion with your eye surgeon before having the cataract surgery.

You might find this Mayo Clinic newsletter on the topic helpful for choosing the right lens for you - https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/n7-mcnn/7bcc9724adf7b803/uploads/2014/05/MCHL201405.pdf

I do get along without glasses but I opted to purchase a pair of reading glasses and another set for using the computer. Both with the correction for reading close up. Are you able to discuss your options with your surgeon?