I had both eyes done a year ago, and I have nothing but good news to report. I had my “worst” eye done first, so the immediate gratification was outstanding.
In addition to cataracts, I simply had very bad vision, and I’d been using an arsenal of different eyewear for different situations. Very annoying. I opted for the high-tech, multi-focal lenses, so I am completely without corrective eyewear at this time. There is a “halo” effect with bright lights, but my brain is compensating for that, and it’s become less bothersome over time.
I think the newfound crystal clear vision is a bit disconcerting at first, but your brain will join the happy dance in no time.
I really have no bad experiences to convey—I know that you’ll follow the doctor’s post-operative instructions to the letter, and that will surely mitigate potential problems.