Mum is due to have cataracts removed from both eyes under general anesthetic on Monday. The consultant feels it will benefit her eyesight but I am worried about the after effects of the anaesthetic and operation. She lives in a residential home and has been quite settled until this last weekend. She has become agitated and is not sleeping well. (Not due to worry about operation as she has forgotten about hospital visit). Doctor has prescribed a mild sedative. She has to have a pre op assessment on Thursday and will discuss my concerns then but wondered if any on forum had any experience on pros and cons of such an operation.