If you have poor vision due to cataracts, the only way to regain clear vision is to have your cataract surgically removed. Here are some important facts to remember about cataract surgery: Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed today with nearly 28 million people worldwide having the procedure every year3 Cataract surgery is a routine sight-restoring treatment If left untreated, the quality of your vision will continue to decline as the cataract progresses