Actually I love mono-vision! I do a lot of sewing and crochet so I wanted to be able to see close up without glasses.
I see no problem with that, as "caregiver" said, it is a rather simple procedure, and any competent eye doctor will be able to preform it.
Silverfox,I have mon-vision too, it is weird, isn't it?
Cataract surgery is a rather mature and simple procedure, and assuming there are no complications there should be no significant hazard in getting this done in any modern hospital in the United States.
I have no knowlege about multifocal lenses. I have mono-vision. One eye sees far and the other close. Sorry, I can't help you there.
The doctor is in her last year as a resident, she said that she has done about 70 surgeries last year. My concern is that she says that she did not use multifocal lenses last year, I am thinking about technis multifocal.
If you have access to free surgery - research the doctor who will do it. If he is reputable and from an eye clinic, go for it. Just remember, if you do have the surgery - DON'T BEND DOWN OR OVER. That puts strain on the eyes and could cause problems with the implant.