For most people, the lens of one or both eyes eventually gets cloudy, causing blurry vision. This condition is called a cataract. More than half of Americans develop cataracts or have had surgery to correct a cataract by the age of 80, according to the National Eye Institute. You might develop a cataract in one or both eyes, but it does not spread from one to the other.

Cataracts progress over time. If your vision is adequate, glasses or contact lenses might suffice to address your early-stage cataract and slightly impaired vision. However, if blurred vision is making you a dangerous driver, affecting your independence or compromising your ability to do the things you love, it might be time for cataract surgery.

  • Laser Cataract Surgery

    The only way to correct the clouded vision caused by advanced cataracts is surgical intervention. If you find yourself pursuing cataract surgery to remove one or both cataract-disease lenses, you may be wondering what surgical approaches are available for treatment. Although eye surgeons have successfully

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  • Cataract Surgery

    With cataract surgery, your ophthalmologist removes the cataract-diseased lens of your eye. The ophthalmologist then replaces your natural lens with an artificial one. The Procedure This outpatient procedure is generally safe and takes less than an hour. Your ophthalmologist will dilate your pupil

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  • Intraocular Lenses

    If your vision is blurred due to cataracts and you are pursuing surgical intervention to correct the problem, you are likely considering which intraocular lens (IOL) to choose, to restore your vision after cataract surgery. There are a variety of IOL options to choose from. Your ophthalmologist can help

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Galt Office

Monday:

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Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Testimonials

Reviews By Our Satisfied Patients

  • "I always have a good experience at this office and the Doctor is very professional as well as his staff."
    Ana M.
  • "Great place, good service, price is great and you get the glasses pretty fast."
    Lisa N.
  • "I love this optometrist they are very thorough and helpfull. I got tires of getting ripped of by a bunch of hidden fees from the large box store places. Here you get quality for an afforadable price with a smile everytime. Ill never go anywhere else."
    Matt T.
  • "Great little office in Galt, I used to be an optometrist assistant and know a bit about eye care/glasses. This place is great! Very quick w/ appointments and always open to help with any eye needs. Highly recommend!"
    M Schulz