# Laser Cataract Removal

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-cataract-removal/710198>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [January 18, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-cataract-removal/710198 "2015-01-18T19:08:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laser-cataract-removal/710198/1 "2015-01-18T19:08:34Z")

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Mrs. Cretin needs to have a cataract removed. We’ve been told about the laser process involved, but at our age, we don’t take any surgical procedures lightly. Specifically, MC is nervous about recovery time. Any first-hand experiences out there?