I’m actually a surgical technologist. I don’t do eye surgeries but I do know people who have cataract surgeries feel and see amazing after! Once it heals you’re going to be so thankful and amazed at how well you can see.
Edit: Also don’t feel old! Cataracts can happen because of many reasons. It could be an inherited predisposition, some type of injury to your eye, and even some other conditions can increase risk. Such as diabetes.