I am about to have a cataract removal/lens change. Do I have an obligation
to inform the FAA? What happens to my medical?

Your obligation is not to fly if your vision is impaired. You can be
the judge of that, absent any specific rule covering eye surgery.
(There may be such; I don't know.)

You must note and explain all medical events in the past three years
when you apply for your next medical.

So at least is my understanding of the regs.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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