Cataract surgery is a common and effective procedure used to treat cataracts, a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision. The procedure involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision.

The surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis and involves a small incision in the eye, through which the lens is removed and the IOL is implanted. In some cases, advanced techniques such as laser-assisted cataract surgery may be used for more precise lens removal.

Cataract surgery has a high success rate and can significantly improve vision, allowing patients to resume normal activities with clearer sight.