I have no idea which lens to choose!! Please help!

Hello, I am a 48 year old female who very recently found out that I have cataracts in both eyes! My left eye has quite a significant one and the right eye has just a bit (but the surgeon says I'll probably want it done as well as it will eventually need it regardless). So, I have been reading all of the literature and online reviews of these different options. My last Rx was -4.00 OD/-4.25 OS with a progressive Rx for reading of +1.75 corrected to 20/20 in both. The eye surgeon says its now more like corrected 20/50 in the left and 20/30 in the right. I have been wearing glasses/contacts for many years. I really cannot drive at night anymore, so I don't think not having the surgery is an option (and well, it appears that it will get worse and I will go blind if not - so definitely NOT an option). Here are my options/brands:

Acrysoft monofocal Acrysoft Vivity Acrysoft PanOptix

I am working full-time and drive, use devices and read all the time. What concerns me is making the wrong choice! My surgeon warned that I won't be able to read my mobile phone or up close without glasses, EVER, if I choose the monofocal. With regard to the Panoptix, I've read that people have had all sorts of issues - including halos, brain not processing new sight correctly, not seeing correctly for MONTHS,. I don't have that kind of time to wait 😦 I REALLY need to see in my job. So, I am a bit lost and would welcome any advice. I will pay whatever...just need to make the right decision. My surgeon is great as he is not trying to persuade me..but now I am a bit overwhelmed with all of the information. Thank you in advance.

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