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Medical Services

CATARACT & PRIMARY EYE CARE

Comprehensive cataract & primary eye care for patients with conditions that affect vision and ocular health

About Cataracts

About Cataracts

Nearly everyone will develop cataracts at some point. Typically, a cataract needs to be removed only when vision loss interferes with your everyday activities, such as driving or watching TV.

What is a CAtaract?

Cataract is the term used to describe a clouding of the natural lens of the eye.

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Symptoms & Evaluation

In middle age, many people begin to notice difficulty with their reading vision.

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Causes

Researchers suspect that there are several causes of cataracts, such as diabetes.

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CATARACT Treatment

Symptoms of early cataracts may be improved, e.g., new eyeglasses. Otherwise, surgery is the only effective treatment.

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Cataract Surgery

There are two types of cataract surgery. Your doctor or cataract surgeon can explain the differences and help determine which is better for you.

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Risks of Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common surgeries performed today and is most often done as an outpatient procedure.

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Cornea Diseases
Routine Eye Exams

Comprehensive eye care includes a dilated eye exam to ensure you’re seeing your best and keeping your eyes healthy. Catching problems early can help preserve your vision.

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Cornea Surgery
Primary Eye Care

Wills Eye ophthalmologists screen and treat for conditions such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. If needed, patients with serious eye problems are referred to one of the Wills Eye subspecialty services.

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Top Cataract Surgeons
Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common outpatient procedures in the United States. With some of the best cataract surgeons in the country on our team, we perform thousands of these surgeries annually, often restoring vision to 20/20.

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Best Doctors for Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery

Some patients need complex repair of structures within the front of the eye (anterior segment) due to injuries, eye disease, or complications from other surgeries. Our surgeons are skilled in this area and can improve vision and function with a variety of surgical techniques.

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