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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.
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At middle age, many people begin to notice difficulty with their reading vision.
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Researchers suspect that there are several causes of cataract, such as diabetes.
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Symptoms of early cataract may be improved, e..g, new eyeglasses. Otherwise, surgery is the only effective treatment.
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There are two types of cataract surgery. Your doctor can explain the differences and help determine which is better for you.
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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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Meet Wills Eye Cataract & Primary Eye Care Doctors

MARK H. BLECHER, MD
JOHN C. ANHALT, MD
Clinic Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Suite 1230
Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone: (877) 737-6199
Fax: (215) 928-3225
Director:Douglas M. Wisner, MD
Co-Director and Medical Director: Christina McGowan, MD
Co-Director: Janine Tabas, MD