At first, enhanced lighting and glasses will help the patient deal with the impaired vision but eventually, the vision may interfere with your normal activities. At this point, cataract surgery is an option. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens in removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens, called and intraocular lens. This will remain as a permanent part of your eye after implantation. Cataract surgery is generally an outpatient procedure and is considered to be safe; however, it does carry a minor risk of infection, bleeding, or retinal detachment. After the procedure, some discomfort can be anticipated for a few days but the patient can usually return to work with few limitations within approximately a week.