I will be 86 in several months. My eye doctor has been saying for years that I had cataracts, but they were not ready for surgery yet. I moved and changed docs for conveniences. He said I needed the surgery 10 years ago, I. have had it scheduled twice this year but cancelled the appointments both times. I understand that while they are healing that you are not to bend over or cough. I have bronchiectasis and have to do airway clearance at least 2 times a day to get the mucus out of my lungs, That involves being ing over the sink after nebulizing meds and coughing (postural drainage.).
I am afraid of dislodging the lens, causing bleeding or whatever complications that could result from bending over and coughing. In the meantime, my vision is getting worse. I have not been able to drive at night for several years and for the past couple of years the sun in blinding. My vision is very blurred. I would like to know what others have done after cataract surgery when having to bend over. (It is not a matter of not doing airway clearance. My lungs would fill up to the point tht I could not breath if I missed a day.

So, they could have done mono vision lenses. One eye sees far, one eye sees close. But, the doctor has to be a very good doctor to make sure that the correct lenses are used. Otherwise, you have to do the surgery again. Also, those of you see blurry after first surgery, go back to Dr, sometimes they have to do a little cleanup with laser. I have cataract, but have to wait. I have mono vision lenses and mono vision glasses. Again, doctor has to be good and be patient, and knows what he is doing.