Today, it is rare that anyone would have to wear thick eyeglasses following their cataract surgery. That was the case decades ago when there was no intraocular lens (IOL) placed in the eye at the time of surgery. Cataract patients who have IOLs implanted nowadays during surgery may still need reading glasses for close vision depending on the implant they choose. However, with the newer multifocal and accommodating IOLs, even reading glasses may not be necessary. For this reason, it’s important to see your eye doctor regularly to monitor your cataract’s progress. It may be that your cataract never reaches the stage of removal. However, if it begins to interfere with activities, such as driving, then it’s time to talk about surgery.