Vince, I had cataract surgery pretty early, in my late 50's, and there is no comparison in the before and after vision. You don't realize how bad it is until after the implants. Not only the visual acuity but the brightness of colors again. Get it done ASAP. You can figure out how to make the vision test come out as needed. My Dr. wanted to do the surgery when it interfeared with activity & lifestyle so that was a big help. I have some distortion from surgery for detached retinas in both eyes so I don't see as well as I test (20-20 and 20-30) but that has also gotten better with time. In some ways I see better than ever as I can read the alarm clock at night without reaching for my glasses first.
Dave