My father is 91 with COPD and dementia. He has not been seeing well and eye doc diagnosed cataracts in both eyes. Referred us to another eye doc to decide if should do one eye to improve wuality of life. Hard to read, see clock, doesn't watch tv anymore. So finds little to do to keep busy. Should we do it? Dad said no but does forget and change his mind about things.
What type do they say they would use for your dad? I'm very wary of general anesthesia on seniors. It can worsen dementia. I'd discuss that with his doctor. I'd investigate and see what the follow up care is like. Is your dad able to follow instructions? Some dementia patients forget and could injure their eye after surgery, since they may not know to not rub or poke at it. I'd ask his doctor questions to make sure it would be feasible for him.