Presbyterian Healthcare 
Ophthalmology
Cataract Removal
| Cataract removal is a procedure that removes the lens of the eye that has become clouded. Naturally eyes allow light rays to clearly focus on the back of the eye. When a cataract is present the light rays become blocked and the vision becomes cloudy. |
Surgery
Cataract removal is performed by making a small incision at the edge of the outer lining of the eye. A special microscope is used. The lens can be removed in several ways:
- with surgical tools
- with a "cold" surgical instrument
- with an instrument and machine that uses "sound waves" to break up the lens and remove it
- with a laser tool and machine
An artificial lens may be placed inside the eye to correct vision without glasses or contact lenses. The incision is closed with fine stitches.
Physicians that perform this procedure
For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.
- George J. Alter, MD - Ophthalmology
- James J. Bedrick, MD - Ophthalmology
- Charles Blotnick, MD - Ophthalmology
- John E. Bourgeois, MD - Ophthalmology
- William A. Branner, MD - Ophthalmology
- Stephen A. Daugherty, MD - Ophthalmology
- Lewis R. Gaskin, MD - Ophthalmology
- Galen Grayson, MD - Ophthalmology
- Judy D. Hustead, MD - Ophthalmology
- Scott L. Jaben, MD - Ophthalmology
- Mark L. Malton, MD - Ophthalmology
- Narsrollah Samiy, MD - Ophthalmology
- Timothy G. Saunders, MD - Ophthalmology
- David L. Smith, MD - Opthalmology
- Donald H. Stewart, MD - Ophthalmology
- F. Scott Sutherland, MD - Ophthalmology
- David Ugland, MD - Ophthalmology
