Cataract Surgery Made Simple
Regain clear vision and feel confident seeing at night.
What is a Cataract?
As we get older, it’s natural for our vision to change. One of the most common age-related eye conditions is a cataract — a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. By the time most people reach their 60s, they’ve already developed at least mild cataracts. Left untreated, cataracts can progress and even cause blindness.
The good news? Cataracts are highly treatable with modern cataract surgery. This safe, outpatient procedure restores clear vision quickly — and many patients report seeing better than they have in years
Do You Have Cataracts? Look for These Symptoms:
Blurry or cloudy vision
Glare or halos around lights
Trouble driving at night
Sensitivity to light
Colors appearing faded or yellowed
Colors appearing faded or yellowed
Difficulty reading or seeing in low light
Life After Cataract Surgery — What to Expect:
Clear, sharper vision
Quick, outpatient procedure (usually 30 minutes or less)
Simple recovery with minimal downtime
Improved independence and quality of life
Long-term protection for your eye health
Cataract Surgery is Safe, Fast & Effective
Cataracts can’t be reversed by drops or diet — but surgery offers a lasting solution. It’s the most common eye surgery performed in the U.S., and millions of patients safely undergo it every year.
Step 1 - Cataract Removal
Your surgeon makes a tiny incision (smaller than 1/8 inch) and gently breaks up and removes the cloudy lens
Step 2 — Lens Implant
A clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is placed inside your eye. It’s custom-selected to match your vision needs — just like getting the right glasses prescription.
Step 3 — Quick Recovery
Most patients notice clearer vision within 1–2 days. Complete healing usually takes about a month. If a thin cloudy membrane develops later (in about 40% of patients), it’s easily corrected with a simple in-office laser treatment.
Take the Cataract Self-Test
Answer one quick question to see if you may be at risk:
What is your age group?
Under 18
19–39
40–59
40–560+
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: What’s the most common cause of blindness?
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide — but also one of the most treatable.
Question 2: Can cataracts really cause blindness?
Yes. If left untreated, advanced cataracts can severely impair or completely block vision.
Question 3: Is cataract surgery safe?
Absolutely. It’s one of the safest and most common surgeries in the world, with a success rate above 95%.
Question 4: What happens on the day of surgery?
You’ll arrive at our outpatient center, receive local anesthesia, and the procedure usually takes 30 minutes or less. Most patients return home the same day.
Trusted Eye Care for Over 20 Years
Thousands of successful cataract surgeries performed in Chicago.
Our board-certified surgeons specialize in restoring clear vision with the latest cataract surgery techniques. With decades of experience, advanced technology, and compassionate care, we’re here to help you see — and live — your best life.
Family Eye Physicians is one of the premier chicagoland ophthalmology practices dedicated to offering superior eye care services to protect and improve the vision quality of our patients. We strive to provide this by utilizing the most clinically relevant procedures and state of the art technology. more.