Was theirs for a trauma caused cataract? Did they have to have a shot under the eye? (Not the normal shot as I understand it.)
I don’t think trauma was involved. But the cataracts led to almost-complete blindness in one eye. Now both eyes have 20/20 vision.
You mentioned an IV above... It sounds as if the doctor will give you “twilight anesthesia” so that you’re completely relaxed. The doc is going to want you relaxed and calm and probably will sedate you before any shot under the eye. Of course, check with your doctor’s office to be sure.
My family member felt very relaxed by the sedation and didn’t feel a thing, and it was over very quickly both times.
Even though patients are “awake” for cataract surgery, most say they don’t remember anything.
Have you ever had twilight sedation? It was given to me a few times for other types of procedures (not cataracts). In those procedures, though, I was fully conscious and aware of every single detail. But I was so relaxed by the sedation that I was calm and happy. And didn’t feel a thing.