Omni Eye Specialists is a wonderful group of doctors who are all very caring. They looked at every possible option- both to be sure surgery was necessary and whether or not it would be the best thing for me as a patient.

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of diminished vision among older adults in the United States. When a cataract causes enough blurring to make vision difficult or otherwise endanger the eye, it can be safely removed by a surgical procedure.

There are many causes of cataract development including inherited diseases and diabetes. Most cataracts are thought to be caused by age, sunlight exposure over many years, systemic disease or simple genetics. Cataracts can occur at any age.