Cataract operation

I’ve been told by an optometrist last month that I need a cataract removed.  I was hoping it would be done under general anaesthetic but was told my doctor will try very hard to talk you out of it.  So it looks likely I’ll be awake during the procedure,  (perhaps age is a factor, I’m 76).

I would like to hear from anyone who has had the op – were you awake or not.  I live in NSW, perhaps different states have different rules.

I'm a devout coward and shake like a leaf whenever I go to the dentist and the thought of being awake for this procedure scares me to death.  If I have to be awake, I'll need to get some valium from somewhere.

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My mother had a cataract eye surgery 8 years ago now and I took her in for a 7.30 appointment and by the time I finished my cup of coffee they served me it was 8am and time to take mum home.

Both eye surgeries were successful.... I did make sure all post surgical instructions were followed.

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