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Craig M. DeClark, O.D., P.C
6336 W. Gunnison St. Chicago IL 60630
 
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Monday: 10:00 - 6:00 pm
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Saturday: 9:00 - 2:00 pm

What is a Cataract?

With the formation of a cataract, activities like reading, bowling, or driving can be difficult. Fortunately, vision can be restored quickly, allowing the patient to return home within a few hours. With new advances in cataract surgery, vision improvement begins almost immediately, and an eye patch isn't even needed.
   
WHAT IS A CATARACT? WHAT IS A CATARACT?
 
So What is a Cataract? A Cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye. (See above animation) Normally, light passes through the clear lens and is focused onto the Retina. However, the natural aging process can cause the lens to become cloudy. The Cataract or cloudy lens blocks the passage of light through the eye and causes distorted or blurred vision, glare, or difficulty seeing in poor lighting conditions.

Cataract surgery is the most common operation in the world. In the United States, more than 2.7 million procedures are performed annually. (National Institutes of Health)

There are many millions of cases of early cataracts among Americans aged 40 and older, and 50 percent of people older than 65 have developed significant cataracts. (National Institutes of Health)
 
As our patient, your vision is our primary concern. We provide the highest standard of care
in optometry today. We also emphasize preventative vision care for all of our patients.
The gift of sight is a gift to be cherished!

Dr. Declark's Office 6336 W. Gunnison St. Chicago , IL 60630 Phone: (773) 763-4666 Fax: (773) 763-4967

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