Thanks for this thread. I am in the same situation (although the problem is not as severe) and have been giving thought to the timing of my operation(s). My delay has less to do with money and more to do with the hopes that by the time I have the operation the technology and the techniques will be sufficiently advanced that I end up with perfect vision ... I have a fantasy of having implants that will take care of the cataract problem; the astigmatism problem; the myopia problem and the presbyopia problem .... hey a girl can dream can't she??