I recently had my second cataract removed. Unfortunately since the first one was done 7 years ago and only had the plain silicone lens implanted, I was unable to get the Toric lens this time around. The MD said there would be great difficulty getting the eyes to work together. :-( Did your insurance pay for the Toric lens? My MD said the cost is about $1500.
Anyhow, my MD remved the cataract and did a procedure called "limbal relaxation" to relieve my astigmatism since it was so bad in the cataract eye. Now it is 3 months later, and I just got my glasses this past weekend.
What an adjustment - my distance is great, but the closeup is giving me trouble. What do I do now trying to thread a needle ... Unfortunately recovering from this type of surgery, you have to have patience. It's really funny, but your vision WILL get BETTER. Sounds weird, but it's true. Patience is a virtue. Hard to say when things are blurry and you feel like you are drunk.
Kat