A few things, from someone who's son lost an eye and I will also be going in for cataract surgery after the hip stuff:
- The Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins is worth a visit. They did my son's eye and my MIL who had been told exactly what you have been: They will also do my eye. Worth the time and effort to do it. I can meet you there.
- Eye Protection or "eyepro" is essential, get in the habit now. You wear glasses so it will be easy. My son wears sunglasses with side protection as well as ballistically tolerant lens, esspecally when driving with the windows down.
- He kept his DL, so you'll be good.
- According to Jack, Chicks dig the eye patch. Proceed with caution
Best.