Not asking much I know! Basically told I need my cataract in one eye doing, other eye just short sighted but believe will do that one as well even if other eye is ok. My eyes have both been short sighted, I read and see small print without glasses but need them for driving, watching tv. Use varifocal glasses ok. I don't know whether to go NHS and whether to get near or distance lens. I am thinking Near as I like to see close up - reading etc and putting make up on. I don't mind glasses for driving, watching tv etc. Can afford private but if NHS ok would stick with that. Have astigmatism in one eye too. Any experiences would be much welcomed.