The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Swansea, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Cataract near Swansea, IL. Of these, 7 are Distinguished, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Experienced.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Bart Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Bart Jones
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bart Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey Maher
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey Maher
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    618-310-0290
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Maher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Maher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, and Peters Plus Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Jones
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Meibomianitis.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Donald Unwin
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Donald Unwin
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Unwin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. Dr. Unwin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Melissa Kiel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Melissa Kiel
    Ophthalmology

    JFJ EyeCare LTD.

    3990 N Illinois St, 
    Swansea, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Kiel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Swansea, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kiel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric Wigton
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Eric Wigton
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Management LLC

    4900 W Main St, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Wigton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Wigton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Homer Ferguson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Homer Ferguson
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Management LLC

    111 W Lincoln St, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    618-234-1774
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Homer Ferguson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Mark Nekola
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Mark Nekola
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Management LLC

    4900 W Main St, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    618-277-1130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Nekola is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Nekola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Enrique Peralta
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Enrique Peralta
    Ophthalmology
    10 Lincoln Highway, 
    Fairview Heights, IL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    314-569-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Enrique Peralta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Dr. Peralta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Dr. Peralta is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Stock
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Stock
    Ophthalmology

    Ideal Eye Surgery LLC

    705 Insight Ave, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    618-391-1660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Stock is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Stock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Whitney Marlow
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Whitney Marlow
    Ophthalmology

    Ideal Eye Surgery LLC

    705 Insight Ave, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    618-391-1660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Whitney Marlow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Marlow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Cameron Evans
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Cameron Evans
    Ophthalmology

    Ideal Eye Surgery LLC

    705 Insight Ave, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    618-391-1660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cameron Evans is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Malaz Safi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Malaz Safi
    Ophthalmology

    R & R 1 LLC

    2071 Goose Lake Rd, 
    Sauget, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    618-857-2700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Malaz Safi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sauget, Illinois. Dr. Safi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Sweta Kavali
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Sweta Kavali
    Ophthalmology

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital-South

    1755 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (15.0 miles away)
    314-256-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sweta Kavali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kavali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Swansea, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Swansea, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near Swansea, IL?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Swansea, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Swansea, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Swansea, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Swansea, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Swansea, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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