A Comparison of Patient Perceptions Undergoing Manual Cataract Surgery (MCS) vs Refractive Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) in First and Second Eyes

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing uncomplicated cataract surgery with either surgical technique (MCS or ReLACS) 2. Patients who require surgery in both eyes by same surgeon 3. Able to understand English and complete a pain assessment Exclusion Criteria: 1. Deafness or communication disorder, known Dementia, Severe COPD/Asthma (severe lung disorder), Severe OSA, Psychiatric or Anxiety conditions, involuntary movement disorders, allergy to the anesthesia, any conditions requiring intraoperative iris manipulation, any prior ocular surgery 2. Pre-existing chronic eye pain or uveitis, or complicated cataracts (dislocation, zonulopathy) 3. Pre-existing uncontrolled glaucoma/high IOP 4. Intraoperative complications or non-routine cataracts (eg. Sutures, excessive time of surgery) 5. Any patient who requires Deep Sedation (Propofol), GA or preOP Ativan 6. Patients under 40, severe obesity (BMI \>35) 7. Chronic pain/narcotics/Recreational/medical marijuana