As a cataract surgeon I get asked this question all the time. We use our eyes for everything. A survey of people showed that most people would choose death over going blind. So when you hear the scary words that you have cataracts and need surgery I understand what you feel. So should you be afraid of cataract surgery? The answer is no! Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in America today. Majority of cataract surgeries occur in the outpatient medic