The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in darien, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Cataract near darien, IL. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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139 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    5201 South Willow Springs Road, Suite 450, 
    Lagrange, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Proctor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lagrange, Illinois. Dr. Proctor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Scleritis, and Chalazion. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Kashmiri, Louisiana Creole French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meenakshi Chaku is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chaku is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chaku is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Endocrinology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    DuPage Ophthalmology SC

    2602 83rd St, 
    Darien, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Balaji Gupta is an Ophthalmologist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Darien, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    DuPage Eye Center Ltd

    1001 Ogden Ave, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Murchison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Murchison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Entropion. Dr. Murchison is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Murchison is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    DuPage Ophthalmology SC

    2500 S Highland Ave, 
    Lombard, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheridan Lam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Lam 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, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lam is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hinsdale Eye Center LLC

    126 W 1st St, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neha Iyengar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Iyengar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Cataract, and Hyphema. Dr. Iyengar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3825 Highland Ave Ste 5C, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Raichand is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Raichand is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Raichand is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Aref is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Aref is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Aref is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Roshni Vasaiwala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vasaiwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Vasaiwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Allison E. Murchison M.D. S.C.

    15900 W 127th St Ste 210, 
    Lemont, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mclachlan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lemont, Illinois. Dr. Mclachlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Hemangioma, Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ayesha Badar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Badar is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Badar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Macula Specialists P.C.

    550 E Boughton Rd Ste 120, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Polish, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irma Ahmed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Phillips Eye Center

    718 S. Weber Rd., 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Phillips is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Phillips Eye Center

    718 S. Weber Rd., 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Phillips is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dept. Of Veterans Affairs

    5000 S 5th Ave, 
    Hines, IL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Malhotra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hines, Illinois. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Felipe De Alba is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. De Alba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. De Alba is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Jkpritschet Inc Dba Westmont Vision Center Inc

    409 W Ogden Ave, 
    Westmont, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Babu Ponakala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westmont, Illinois. Dr. Ponakala 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, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Ponakala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hinsdale Eye Center LLC

    126 W 1st St, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Blatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Advanced 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 Chalazion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Coloboma of Optic Nerve. Dr. Blatt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 darien, 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 darien, 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 does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near darien, 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 darien, 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 darien, 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 darien, 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 darien, 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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