Cataract surgery is still suitable if you are happy wearing glasses, because the main aim is to clear a cloudy lens rather than to remove spectacles.
When standard surgery is ideal
Monofocal lenses work very well for people content with glasses.
- Focus on safety, clarity, and contrast rather than spectacle independence
- Simple distance target with ready use of reading or bifocal glasses
- Lower risk of halos and glare than with some premium lenses
- Often fully covered by public or insurance‑based pathways
- Option of toric monofocals if significant astigmatism is present
Reasons you might still choose glasses afterwards
Glasses can refine and protect your vision.
- Fine‑tuning of any small residual prescription
- Convenient switching between tasks using bifocal or varifocal lenses
- Added protection for the eyes, especially in outdoor or occupational settings
- Ability to alter reading strength as needs change with time
- Freedom to prioritise visual quality over full spectacle independence
