Clinical studies and patient satisfaction surveys consistently demonstrate that cataract surgery boasts one of the lowest regret rates among all elective and medically necessary surgical procedures, typically remaining well below five percent. The vast majority of patients report significant improvements in visual clarity, color perception, and safety. When rare instances of dissatisfaction or post-operative visual distortion do occur, they are usually linked to unaddressed dry eye syndrome, residual refractive errors, or unrealistic patient expectations regarding pre-existing conditions like macular degeneration.