Medical Services
CATARACT & PRIMARY EYE CARE
Comprehensive eye care and treatment of patients with conditions that affect vision and ocular health
Medical Services
Comprehensive eye care and treatment of patients with conditions that affect vision and ocular health
Trusted Experience and Expertise
Wills Eye Cataract and Primary Eye Care physicians are experts in improving vision and preventing potentially blinding eye diseases. They are dedicated to providing the best patient care available and will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your eye health. Wills Eye Cataract & Primary Eye Care doctors are also highly trained in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cataracts as well as laser vision correction.
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.
Cataract is the term used to describe a clouding of the natural lens of the eye.
At middle age, many people begin to notice difficulty with their reading vision.
Symptoms of early cataract may be improved, e..g, new eyeglasses. Otherwise, surgery is the only effective treatment.
There are two types of cataract surgery. Your doctor can explain the differences and help determine which is better for you.
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common surgeries performed today and is most often done as an outpatient procedure.
The Cataract & Primary Eye Care Service (CPEC) of Wills Eye Hospital provides comprehensive eye care and treatment of patients with conditions that affect vision and ocular health including eye examinations and evaluation and surgical care for cataracts.
A comprehensive dilated eye exam helps to make sure that you’re seeing the best you can and that you’re keeping your eyes healthy. Catching problems early can help preserve your vision.
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.
Cataract surgery is one of the safest surgeries performed in the United States today and is most often done as an outpatient procedure. Each year, Wills Eye physicians perform thousands of cataract surgeries to restore your vision, often to 20/20.
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.
Our highly trained cataract and primary eye care physicians are the best in the field and provide stellar care in both non-surgical and surgical treatments.
Preserve your sight by seeking timely eye care from Wills Eye experts.
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840 Walnut Street, Suite 1230
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
CHIEF: Douglas M. Wisner, MD
CO-DIRECTOR & MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Christina McGowan, MD
CO-DIRECTOR: Janine Tabas, MD