Cataract Stories

  • "I had cataracts for years before deciding to have surgery, which meant massive vision loss, bad cloudiness, and color distortion. I never knew my neighbor across the street had a number on his house because I couldn’t differentiate them from the background color, and yet I had 20/20 vision with contact lenses.

    My eye doctor recommended Kremer Eye Center, and I was amazed at how the entire staff went out of their way for me. Dr. Pronesti and the staff were all very professional, very friendly, and outgoing. Everything was done to keep me comfortable, relaxed, and informed on the day of surgery.

    On the way home after cataract surgery, I remember saying to my husband 'I could have driven if I had to.' I had gone from a -8 contact lens in my right eye to 20/20. Most important, colors are much more vibrant now. I am now seeing leaves on a tree that’s a block away. As a nurse, I drive a lot, sometimes 50 or more miles per day going to people’s homes, and the strain on me is so much less now that I can see so clearly.

    I would recommend Kremer to everyone for cataract surgery."
    — B.A.

  • When I was diagnosed with cataracts, I went to a doctor in Philadelphia for an exam, and just didn’t feel comfortable with him. Then a cousin sent me to Kremer and she was right, it was a great experience.

    I met with Dr. Zacchei, and he immediately recommended a “toric” lens implant to help correct my astigmatism. I had never heard of the lens, so my husband and I did a great deal of research, and we had a lot of questions. I was impressed that Dr. Zacchei called us back at least 3 times, with both of us on the phone with him. I just loved the way he was easy to talk to and very forthcoming.

    As it turned out, I got the toric lens, and it’s phenomenal -- I’d worn glasses all my life, and now for the first time I don’t have to; it’s amazing.
    —E.W.