I, an 72 yo MD, just had my cataracts done this past month. We docs make terrible patients, but it wasn’t all that bad. I did accuse the anesthesiologist of skimping on the Versed.
I discussed this with my ophthalmologist for 3 years. He agreed with my view that I would wait till I got sick of seeing poorly, then go for it. Though this is now a very routine procedure, occasional complications can occur. There is no rush to do it, especially if you still pass the vision standards of your profession.
Once it is done, of course your original lens structure is no more. Repeat operative procedures are very rare, though laser treatment for recurrent capsular clouding is not uncommon.
I certainly see better at a distance, and the colors are brighter. I still need a new refraction for near vision, likely 3 more weeks. I elected standard lens for distant vision, not Toric lenses or mono focal vision. Keep it simple, please, let the other guy choose the fancy stuff.