Cataract Center

A cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens located behind the cornea of the eye. Cataracts form gradually over time as we age, but can occasionally occur rapidly. In most cases the growth of a cataract is so slow that people do not notice a change in their vision.

Cataracts are extremely common. In fact, cataract surgery is the most frequently performed procedure in the United States with over 1.5 million patients undergoing the cataract extraction each year. The success rate for cataract surgery is extremely high with over 95% of patients being satisfied with clearer vision and improved quality of life.

Carolina Ophthalmology Associates, PA 55 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite 140 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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