Cataracts

Older man having an eye exam

Vision is the most precious of our senses, and the mission of the optometrists and ophthalmologists at Multack Eye Care is to create, protect, and maintain your clear vision for a lifetime. Our goal is to provide you Clear Answers About Clear Vision – this means partnering with you on your vision journey, educating you about your unique eye structure and condition, and offering the industry’s leading diagnostic, surgical, and optimization technologies to ensure we can provide the best possible treatment solution for your unique eyes.

As a leader in vision surgery, the Multack Eye Care team has performed tens of thousands of procedures and participated in multiple FDA-monitored clinical trials. We specialize in all forms of vision surgery and treatment with a customized, state of the art approach.

Multack Eye Care proudly serves patients who seek our care from all around and our caring staff members are deeply invested to make your eye care journey the best it can be. Our Vision is your BEST Vision!

A cataract is a clouding that develops in the lens of the eye, occurring in varying degrees of opacity. When a cataract develops, it begins to obscure the light filtered to the lens, preventing the lens from focusing properly causing vision loss.


Three Common Types of Cataracts

Subcapsular Cataract

This cataract forms in the back of the lens and is most commonly found in people with diabetes, intense farsightedness and those taking high steroid doses.

Nuclear Cataract

Nuclear cataracts are most commonly associated with the natural aging process and form in the nucleus, the center of the lens. This type of cataract’s development can be seen over time.

Cortical Cataract

Cortical cataracts form in the lens cortex and gradually extend from the outside of the lens to the center. Diabetics are often as risk of developing cortical cataracts.

 Initial early cataract treatments include the use of glasses, bifocals magnification or other visual aids. When cataracts develop enough to visually impair you and negatively affect your daily life, consider cataract surgery to improve your vision. During cataract surgery, your surgeon will remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear acrylic intraocular lens (IOL). Most cataract surgeries have a high success rate, resulting in dramatically improved vision. At Multack Eye Care that success rate is 99%+.

If you suspect you have a cataract, and you live in or around the south suburbs, feel free to contact our office to schedule an eye exam with one of our doctors today. 

Olympia Fields –  (708) 898-1858
Frankfort – (815) 889-3333
Bourbonnais – (779) 900-8222

We will gladly answer any of your questions and provide you with the best treatment options available to you.



Learn More About Cataracts

What Are Cataracts?

Preparing For Cataract Surgery

Correcting Astigmatism & Presbyopia

Cataract Surgery Basics

Cataracts & Astigmatism

Our Locations

Olympia Fields Office

20303 S. Crawford Avenue Ste. LL1
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm

Frankfort Office

22200 Wolf Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm

Bourbonnais Office

870 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm

Palos Heights Office

13303 S Ridgeland Ave Suite B
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5pm; Saturday: 8am-12pm

Welcome Dr. Todd Kirk’s patients, Multack Eye Care looks forward to servicing you!

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