A cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye turns cloudy. It has long been the most common cause of blindness in the world. In the United States, 75 percent of all people over the age of 60 show signs of cataracts as a normal consequence of aging.

CATARACT SYMPTOMS

Cataracts are often difficult to detect because they develop slowly and without pain. However, there are symptoms to watch for.

Blurred or hazy vision •
Washed out greens and blues •
Difficulty reading small print •
Appearance of spots in vision •
Sense of film over your eyes •
Increased sensitivity to glare •
Double vision •
"Halos" around lights •

IS IT TIME TO HAVE THE CATARACT REMOVED?

The answer is simple. Your cataract should be removed when you decide that improved vision will improve your quality of life. Only you can decide when it's time to see the world in all its vibrant colors once again.

Our patients at the Cataract and Laser Center enjoy the ultimate of eye care, comfort and convenience. Delaware's first stand-alone cataract and laser facility is dedicated specifically to medical and surgical treatment of eye problems. Dr. Owczarek performs state-of-the-art clear cornea cataract surgery under topical anesthesia. Pre-existing refractive errors, including astigmatism, are corrected along with the cataract surgery using foldable implants.

Convenient scheduling allows for examinations and cataract surgery the same day! •

No need to skip medication or meals the day of surgery! •

No need to undress for surgery! •

No needles or stitches required; only eye drops used to numb the eye •

Every patient is charged the same low facility fee; no extra costs for anesthesia, laboratory •
testing or x-rays